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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wele made,) Wele maid, Weil(l) maid, p.p. and ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. wel ymad (1297), wel mad (a1310), well made (1513); Made p.p. and ppl. adj.] a. Of a person: Of good proportions or build. b. Of clothes: Skilfully tailored or sewn. —a. 1375 Barb. i 385.
Off lymmys he wes weill maid a1500 Rauf C. 484.
War he ane manly man, as he is weill maid, He war full michtie 1535 Stewart 47747.
Williame Wallace … of his stature large and rycht weill maid —b. c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 158/13, 21 (M).
Sowtaris with weill maid schwne [OUP schone weill maid] and mete Ȝe mend the faltis of ewill maid fete … And ȝe tailȝouris with wele maid [OUP weilmaid] clais Can mend the worst maid man that gais c1500-c1512 Dunb. (OUP) 167/27.
Ane tailȝour said, In all this toun Be thair ane better weilmaid goun [etc.]