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ˈfaithworthy, a.
[f. faith + worthy a.]
Worthy of belief or trust, trustworthy. Hence ˈfaithworthiness, the quality of being faithworthy (Worcester, 1846, citing Quart. Rev.).
a1535Fisher Wks. 433 Luther..neither is faith worthy..nor he doth no miracles. 1671J. Webster Metallogr. iii. 56 Certain and faith-worthy Authors in the nearer Germany. 1772Nugent Hist. Friar Gerund I. 217 It is affirmed by a..faith-worthy author. 1861Daily Tel. 26 Oct., The lady is faithworthy in her evidence as to identity. 1865Reader 28 Jan. 98/2 So far as profound knowledge..can ensure faithworthy evidence. |