Definition of "worthies" []

• Plural form of worthy. (noun)

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• "One of the most important features of the hall is the heraldic glass, commemorating eighteen worthies, which is of the same date as the house."
• "Nebuchadnezzar's commanders are here called his worthies, his gallants (so the margin reads it), his heroes; those he shall recount, and order them immediately and without fail to render themselves at their respective posts, for he is entering upon action, is resolved to take the field immediately, and to open the campaign with the siege of Nineveh."
• "There are a few "worthies" on the list, but overall, I must say it's a nice change of pace."