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English word Worthy comes from Proto-Indo-European *wortéyeti (To turn (transitive).), Middle English -y, Middle English worth, Middle English worþi (Valiant; noble; worthy.)

*wortéyeti (Proto-Indo-European)

To turn (transitive).

-y (Middle English)

worth (Middle English)

worþi (Middle English)

Valiant; noble; worthy.

*fura- (Proto-Germanic)

worth (English)

(obsolete, except in Scots) Valuable, worth while.. Deserving of.. Having a value of; proper to be exchanged for.. Making a fair equivalent of, repaying or compensating. (countable) Value.. (uncountable) Merit, excellence.

*werþōną (Proto-Germanic)

To estimate, value.

worthy (Middle English)

Worthy.

weorþian (Old English)

To adorn, endow. To honour.

wurthien (Middle English)

worthy (English)

Suited; befitting.. Deserving, or having sufficient worth. Having worth, merit, or value. Honourable or admirable A distinguished or eminent person (transitive) To render or treat as worthy; exalt; revere; honour; esteem; respect; value; reward; adore.

Worthy (English)

A surname​.

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