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Trusty

adjective

(compar. trustier; superl. trustiest)

Worthy of trust or belief. Synonym: trustworthy. "An experienced and trustworthy traveling companion" Antonym: untrustworthy.

noun

A convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges.

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"Trusty" Quotes from Famous Books

... first," says Steele, "whether for twenty years Pedders has stayed put or not. Haven't a Pathfinder handy, have you? Never mind, there are plenty at the hotel. And if to-morrow is such another fine spring day as this, I'll run up there. I'll let you know the results later; and then, my trusty colleague, we will plot joyously for the well-being of John ...

— Shorty McCabe on the Job • Sewell Ford

... kindness and persuasiveness, overcome, and consented to go with him, feeling confident that we would not starve to death while with him. We did not now have Manley with his long experience, and his old rusty, but always trusty, rifle as a sure defence against ...

— Death Valley in '49 • William Lewis Manly

... pinches. To tell you truth, I have employed Sir Roger in several weighty affairs, and have found him trusty and honest, and the poor man always scorned to take a farthing of me. I have abundance that profess great zeal, but they are damnable greedy of the pence. My husband and I are now in such circumstances, that we must be served upon cheaper terms than ...

— The History of John Bull • John Arbuthnot

... with Tom. He was never more trusty, diligent, and faithful in all that pertained to his master's interest. Three months still found him contented and happy, and the constant praise he received from his master to his neighbors began to inspire them with sufficient ...

— A Woman's Life-Work - Labors and Experiences • Laura S. Haviland

... I cannot fail now, when my son's life depends upon me. Stand perfectly still, my brave boy, and father will not hurt you. Now I pray for strength—my trusty arrow must not fail me! ...

— Dramatic Reader for Lower Grades • Florence Holbrook

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