WORTHY (2)

worthy (2). Worthy, n. a man honourable or deserving praise

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Wor″thy, n.; pl. Worthies (�). A man of eminent worth or value; one distinguished for useful and estimable qualities; a person of conspicuous desert; — much used in the plural; as, the worthies of the church; political worthies; military worthies. The blood of ancient worthies in his veins. Cowper.