worthy (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 18
def an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
examples he told his story to some conservative worthies
local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable
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Hypernym important person, influential person, personage
Derivationally related form worthy → worthy
Incoming links
Derivationally related form worthy → worthy
Hyponym important person, influential person, personage

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