01 n. The quality or state of being worthy; desert; merit; excellence; dignity; virtue; worth.
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The quality or state of being worthy; desert; merit; excellence; dignity; virtue; worth.“Who is sure he hath a soul, unless It see, and judge, and follow worthiness?” — Donne.“She is not worthy to be loved that hath not some feeling of her own worthiness.” — Sir P. Sidney.“The prayers which our Savior made were for his own worthiness accepted.” — Hooker.