HE`ARTY, a. Having the heart engaged in any thing sincere warm zealous as, to be hearty in support of government.
1. Proceeding from the heart sincere warm as a hearty welcome.
2. Being full of health sound strong healthy as a hearty man.
3. Strong durable as hearty timber. Not used in America.
4. Having a keen appetite eating much as a hearty eater.
5. Strong nourishing as hearty food.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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