— trustily , adv. — trustiness , n.
/trus"tee/ , adj., trustier, trustiest , n. , pl. trusties .
adj.
1. able to be trusted or relied on; trustworthy; reliable.
2. Archaic. trustful.
n.
3. a person or thing that is trusted.
4. a well-behaved and trustworthy convict to whom special privileges are granted.
[ 1175-1225; ME; see TRUST, -Y 1 ]