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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wele disposit, Weill disposit, -yt, -ed, Weil disposed, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. well dysposed (Trevisa); Disposit ppl. adj.] Greatly inclined (to something or to do something). — c1420 Ratis R. 864.
Gyf that thow can persaue thar-by The weill disposyt and subtilly, And have of kind … To set thé for to wyne honore 1456 Hay II 119/28.
Redy and ay wele disposit to the mete 1535 Stewart 35913.
[He] fand himself … weill disposit To eit and drink 1606 Glasgow B. Rec. I 256.
Men … weill disposed to sie our peace keiped 1629 Dundonald Par. Rec. 267.
She was not weil disposed resolued nor disposed in heart [sc. to go to communion]