Trusty

Word TRUSTY
Character 6
Hyphenation trust y
Pronunciations /ˈtɹʌsti/

Definitions and meanings of "Trusty"

What do we mean by trusty?

Meriting trust; trustworthy. synonym: reliable. adjective

A prison inmate granted certain privileges and benefits or accorded certain duties by virtue of having been recognized as trustworthy. noun

A trusted person. noun

True; trustworthy; faithful; that may be implicitly confided in: applied to persons: as, a trusty servant.

Not liable to fail; that may be relied upon, as in an emergency; strong; firm: applied to things: as, a trusty sword.

Trusting; trustful.

Involving trust and responsibility.

A trusty person; specifically, a well-behaved and trustworthy convict to whom special privileges are granted. noun

Admitting of being safely trusted; justly deserving confidence; fit to be confided in; trustworthy; reliable. adjective

Hence, not liable to fail; strong; firm. adjective

Involving trust. adjective

Reliable or trustworthy. adjective

A trusted person, especially a prisoner who has been granted special privileges. noun

A convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges noun

Worthy of trust or belief adjective

A trusted person, especially a prisoner who has been granted special privileges.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Trusty

The word "trusty" in example sentences

We passed ancient cottages embowered with climbing roses that Edward Elgar must have known as he cycled here on what he called his "trusty steed". ❋ Unknown (2011)

I called my trusty ladytown expert, Jennifer, and we discussed my "issues". ❋ Kat (2009)

Not long after, having told her in plaine and open speeches, that his subjects could not endure her so late borne daughter: he called a trusty servant of his, and having instructed him what he should doe, sent him to Grizelda, and he being alone with her, looking very sadde, and much perplexed in mind, he saide. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Then he called his trusty servant, and commanded him to seek everywhere and see whether he could find a beautiful girl. ❋ Thomas Frederick Crane (N/A)

According to expectation, about noon the major was seen on his return; and coming near enough, he called his trusty mechanics to come and lift him out of his boots, which they did, and brought him on shore. ❋ Anonymous (1829)

No sooner did he perceive by the bubbles that floated past, or rather appeared to float past, that his ship was dividing the water forward, than he called a trusty man to the wheel, relieving John Effingham from his watch. ❋ James Fenimore Cooper (1820)

I called our trusty IT staff, and a member of that group spent several hours using remote access (I work out of a home office) to try to figure out the problem. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The state penitentiary was located there, and the telegraphing was done by a convict "trusty" -- a man who, having been appointed cashier of a big freight office in the western part of the state, couldn't stand prosperity, and, in consequence, had been sent up for six years. ❋ John A. Hill (N/A)

So Jeremiah called his trusty scribe Baruch and dictated all his messages. ❋ Linda Chaffee Taylor (2008)

Well, the probes and the trusty were a little slow for Gordon Weiss. ❋ Niven, Larry (1997)

But today, no matter how I felt, I would instead call my trusty lawyer to bring an injunction against my neighbor in the local county or state court—and perhaps even to bring suit for compensatory damages as well. ❋ M. SCOTT PECK (1987)

He being a man of property and known as our trusty fellow labourer for improving the condition of mankind, has charge of the business department at our Peace Union, while, I the writer of this book and of this article am bound to devote my precious time to spiritual objects for Harmony and Peace of Nations, requesting to direct letters which do not belong particularly to my sphere, to him under the direction: Robert ❋ Andrew B. Smolnikar (N/A)

He was regarded as whimsical and stubborn, yet through years of struggle, endeavour, and even failure he was known as trusty and honourable. ❋ Walter Hawkins (N/A)

He spent that afternoon and most of the night mentally calling the trusty a liar and a thief because there was no reply to the message. ❋ B. M. Bower (1905)

The pen is mightier than the sword, but inside a prison pen the little screw driver has 'em all faded when a trusty is the repair man. ❋ Holman Day (1900)

But Agamemnon did not forget the threat that he had made Achilles, and called his trusty messengers and squires Talthybius and Eurybates. ❋ Unknown (1898)

So, at midnight, calling a trusty maid-servant, she, with a horn lantern, went out secretly to the prison pen. ❋ William Elliot Griffis (1885)

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