'Worthies' definitions:
Definition of 'Worthies'
From: GCIDE
- Worthy \Wor"thy\, n.; pl. Worthies. A man of eminent worth or value; one distinguished for useful and estimable qualities; a person of conspicuous desert; -- much used in the plural; as, the worthies of the church; political worthies; military worthies. [1913 Webster]
- The blood of ancient worthies in his veins. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]