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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wele gevin,) Weill gevin, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. well giuen (1579-80); Geve v.] Well disposed. — 1535 Stewart 41549 heading.
How Duncane was crovnit king of Scotland and was weill gevin 1543–4 Ruddiman Epist. II 183.
To induce maire besines nor becummis noble and weill gevin gentillmen to procure
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