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worthies

SayWUR-theezUS/ˈwɝðiz/UK/ˈwɜːðiz/

2 meanings of worthies

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of worthy. Use this form when you mean more than one important or respected person.

    The town's leading worthies gathered for the yearly dinner.

    Local worthies lined the platform to greet the visiting guest.

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  2. 2
    verb
    The form of worthy used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
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worthies is a form of worthy

worthy, noun: An important or much-respected person. Full entry

Forms
worthyworthies plural
Spelling
worthy → worthies: change y to i, add -es
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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