Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster [1573]
wort noun : a sweet liquid drained from mash and fermented to form beer and whiskey
1worth noun 1 : monetary value; also : the equivalent of a specified amount or figure <$5 ~ of gas>
2 : the value of something measured by its qualities
3 : MERIT, EXCELLENCE
Synonyms
account, merit, valuation, value; also assessment, estimation, evaluation; excellence, greatness, perfection; consequence, importance, significance, weight; desirability
2worth preposition 1 : equal in value to; also : having possessions or income equal to
2 : deserving of worth·less adjective 1 : lacking use, value, or profit 2 : LOW, DESPICABLE — worth·less·ness noun Synonyms chaffy, empty, junky, no-good, null, valueless; also base, cheap, inferior, lousy, second-rate, bad, defective, imperfect, substandard, unsatisfactory; deficient, inadequate, insufficient, unacceptable Antonyms useful, valuable, worthy worth·while adjective : being worth the time or effort spent 1worthy adjective wor·thi·er; -est 1 : having worth or value 2 : marked by personal qualities warranting honor, respect, or esteem : MERITORIOUS 3 : having sufficient worth <~ of the honor> — wor·thi·ly adverb — wor·thi·ness noun Synonyms deserving, good, meritorious; also admirable, commendable, creditable, laudable, praiseworthy; invaluable, priceless; cherished, prized, treasured; choice, excellent, exceptional, fancy, primary, prime, special Antonyms no-good, undeserving, valueless, worthless 2worthy noun, plural worthies : a worthy person would past of WILL 1 archaic : wish for : WANT 2 : strongly desire : WISH 3 — used as an auxiliary to express (1) preference <~ rather run than fight>, (2) wish, desire, or intent 4 : COULD 5 : SHOULD