† ˈworthihead, -hoodObs. [f. worthy a.] Honour; distinction; worthiness. 1375Barbour Bruce vi. 333 Thar may no man haf worthyhede, Bot he haf wit to steir his stede [v.r. deid].c1470Harding Chron.Ed.Pref. (1812) p. x, He was a knyght, electe for worthihode.