wirthy

Scots

Alternative forms
  • wirdie

Etymology

wirth (“worth”) +‎ -y

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ˈwɪrθi], [ˈwʌrθi], [ˈwʌrdi]
  • (Shetland) IPA(key): [ˈwɪrdi]

Adjective

wirthy (comparative wirthier, superlative wirthiest)

  1. worthy, of the value of

Derived terms
  • wanwirthy, wanwirdy (“unworthy, worthless”)
  • wyte wirthy (“blameworthy”)
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