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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Worthiness \Wor"thi*ness\, n.
The quality or state of being worthy; desert; merit;
excellence; dignity; virtue; worth.
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Who is sure he hath a soul, unless
It see, and judge, and follow worthiness? --Donne.
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She is not worthy to be loved that hath not some
feeling of her own worthiness. --Sir P.
Sidney.
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The prayers which our Savior made were for his own
worthiness accepted. --Hooker.
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