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Definition of worthy noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

worthy

noun

/ˈwɜːði/

/ˈwɜːrði/

(plural worthies)

(often humorous)

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an important person
- a meeting attended by local worthies
Word OriginMiddle English: from worth + -y.

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