I. ˈtrəs-tē adjective
( trust·i·er ; -est )
Date: 14th century
: trustworthy , dependable
a trusty friend
his trusty pocketknife
• trust·i·ness noun
II. ˈtrəs-tē also ˌtrəs-ˈtē noun
( plural trust·ies )
Date: 1573
: a trusty or trusted person ; specifically : a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges