a. [f. FAITH + WORTHY a.] Worthy of belief or trust, trustworthy. Hence Faithworthiness, the quality of being faithworthy (Worcester, 1846, citing Quart. Rev.).
a. 1535. Fisher, Wks., 433. Luther … neither is faith worthy bicause of his repugnant doctryne, nor he chastiseth nat his body by fastynge, nor he kepeth nat his virginite, nor he doth no miracles.
1671. J. Webster, Metallogr., iii. 56. The same Alexander hath found by certain and faith-worthy Authors in the nearer Germany between Danubius, that there are Vines, which do sprout forth little branches, and for the most part whitish leaves, of pure gold, which are given to Kings and chief Commanders for a rare gift, &c.
1772. Nugent, trans. Hist. Friar Gerund, I. 217. It is affirmed by a coetaneous, syneronous, and faithworthy author, that upon reading this pleasant piece of a sermon he could not refrain from laughter.
1861. Daily Tel., 26 Oct. The lady is faithworthy in her evidence as to identity.
1865. Reader, 28 Jan., 98/2. So far as profound knowledge … can ensure faithworthy evidence.
