(a) Of men or women: worthy, noble, excellent; also, most noteworthy, outstanding; (b) of things, animals, places, actions, etc.: good, excellent, splendid; commendable, praiseworthy; ~ bataille, a great army; ~ mister, noble occupation; ~ wode, worthy wood, splendid forest; purpure ~, rich purple cloth; (c) as adv.: most highly.