TRUSTY
trustworthy, trusty
(adjective) worthy of trust or belief; “a trustworthy report”; “an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion”
trusty
(noun) a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
trusty (comparative trustier, superlative trustiest)
Reliable or trustworthy.
Noun
trusty (plural trusties)
A trusted person, especially a prisoner who has been granted special privileges.
Proper noun
Trusty (plural Trustys)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Trusty is the 7950th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 4163 individuals. Trusty is most common among White (75.83%) and Black/African American (18.26%) individuals.
Source: Wiktionary
Trust"y, a. [Compar. Trustier; superl. Trustiest.]
1. Admitting of being safely trusted; justly deserving confidence; fit to be confided in; trustworthy; reliable. Your trusty and most valiant servitor. Shak.
2. Hence, not liable to fail; strong; firm. His trusty sword he called to his aid. Spenser.
3. Involving trust; as, a trusty business. [R.] Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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