I. ˈwər-thē adjective
( wor·thi·er ; -est )
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : having worth or value : estimable
a worthy cause
b. : honorable , meritorious
worthy candidates
2. : having sufficient worth or importance
worthy to be remembered
• wor·thi·ly ˈwər-thə-lē adverb
• wor·thi·ness -thē-nəs noun
II. noun
( plural worthies )
Date: 14th century
: a worthy or prominent person