trusty

trusty
trustily, adv.trustiness, n.
/trus"tee/, adj., trustier, trustiest, n., pl. trusties.
adj.
1. able to be trusted or relied on; trustworthy; reliable.
2. Archaic. trustful.
n.
3. a person or thing that is trusted.
4. a well-behaved and trustworthy convict to whom special privileges are granted.
[1175-1225; ME; see TRUST, -Y1]

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