trusty Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges
  2. adjective worthy of trust or belief
    trustworthy.
    • a trustworthy report
    • an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion

WordNet


Trust"y adjective
Wordforms
comparative Trustier ; superlative Trustiest
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913