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Definition of Trusty
1. Noun. A convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges.
2. Adjective. Worthy of trust or belief. "An experienced and trustworthy traveling companion"
Also: Dependable, Reliable, Faithful, Honest, Honorable, Responsible
Similar to: Authentic, Reliable, Creditworthy, Responsible, Dependable, Honest, Reliable, True, Fiducial, Sure, Trusted
Derivative terms: Trustworthiness, Trust, Trust, Trust, Trustiness
Antonyms: Untrustworthy
Definition of Trusty
1. a. Admitting of being safely trusted; justly deserving confidence; fit to be confided in; trustworthy; reliable.
Definition of Trusty
1. Adjective. Reliable or trustworthy. ¹
2. Noun. A trusted person, especially a prisoner who has been granted special privileges. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Trusty
1. worthy of trust [adj TRUSTIER, TRUSTIEST] : TRUSTILY [adv] / one worthy of trust [n TRUSTIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Trusty
Literary usage of Trusty
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Practical Treatise on the Criminal Law: Comprising the Practice, Pleadings by Joseph Chitty (1819)
"... To our right trusty and right well-beloved cousins and counsellors, John earl
of Chatham, president of our council, and the president of our council for ..."
2. The History of the Reformation of the Church of England by Gilbert Burnet, Edward Nares (1843)
"Ч.. . . , J . lo our trusty aun ... And whereas by sundry our Letten, the contrary
neglected and little set by: trusty and Well-beloved, ..."
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