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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WEEL-DONE-TO, adj. phr. Well-cared-for.Edb. 1900 E. Strain Elmslie's Drag-net 211:
He was besides, in the local phrase, ‘extra weel-done-to.' His little homespun kilt and jacket were always decent and whole . . . in his upbringing there was a wholesome use of soap and water.
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"Weel-done-to adj. phr.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/weeldoneto>
