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”)