Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Hearty

Hearty (hart"y) , adjective

1.
Pertaining to, or proceeding from, the heart; warm; cordial; bold; zealous; sincere; willing; also, energetic; active; eager; as, a hearty welcome; hearty in supporting the government.
Full of hearty tears For our good father's loss. — Marston
2.
Exhibiting strength; sound; healthy; firm; not weak; as, a hearty man; hearty timber.
3.
Promoting strength; nourishing; rich; abundant; as, hearty food; a hearty meal.

Hearty (hart"iz) , noun

Comrade; boon companion; good fellow; -- a term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors. — Dickens