I . n.
1.
Desert, worth, worthiness.
2.
Excellence, credit, worth, goodness, worthiness.
3.
Reward deserved, that which is earned.
4.
[ pl. ] Claim, right.
II . v. a.
1.
Deserve, have a right to, be entitled to, earn.
2.
Deserve, incur.
III . v. n.
Profit, gain value, receive benefit, acquire desert.