trustier; trustiest
Definition of trusty
(Entry 1 of 2)
: trustworthy, dependable
a trusty friend his trusty pocketknife
trusty
noun
plural trusties
Definition of trusty (Entry 2 of 2)
: a trusty or trusted person
specifically
: a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges
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