Emily Dickinson Lexicon

HEART'Y, a.

1. Having the heart engaged in any thing; sincere; warm; zealous; as, to be hearty in support of government.
2. Proceeding from the heart; sincere; warm; as, a hearty welcome.
3. Being full of health; sound; strong; healthy; as, a hearty man.
4. Strong; durable; as, hearty timber. [Not used in America.] Wotton.
5. Having a keen appetite; eating much; as, a hearty eater.
6. Strong; nourishing; as, hearty food.