Subj : A rare use of `worthy', unworthy of foresaking
To   : All
From : Anton Shepelev
Date : Sun Nov 20 2022 14:01:38

Hello, all
In "The Mysteries of Udolpho" I have met with the
application of `unworthy' directly to a noun, that is
without the usual mediation of `of':

   Besides, sir, your refusal wounds my pride; I must
   believe you think my offer unworthy your acceptance.

What do you think of this rare usage, and what dictionary
openly recognises it (I have found none)?  This direct
government sounds to me better than the one via a
preposition!

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