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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WEEL-HERTIT, ppl.adj. Also -hehrtit, -hearted. See Hert.

1. Courageous, valiant. Obs. in Eng. in 17th c.; hopeful, optimistic (Sc. 1808 Jam.).ne.Sc. 1714 R. Smith Poems 61:
Athols soldiers Quick, swift, well-hearted and most prompt in hands.Abd. c.1782 in Ellis E.E.P. V. 773:
He wis a kyibble stump o' a cheilie and weel-hertit.

2. Good-hearted, generous, liberal (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 208).Sc. 1766 Kames in Complete Farmer s.v. Flax 3 M.I. b.:
This prospect must be agreeable to every well-hearted Briton.Dmf. 1861 R. Quinn Heather Lintie 50:
A weel-hearted winsome chiel, And's fond o' fun.