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Main definitions of well-liking in English

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well-liking1

noun

archaic, rare

  • Favourable regard, fondness; approbation.

Origin

Middle English; earliest use found in Canterbury Psalter. From well + liking.

Pronunciation

well-liking

/ˌwɛlˈlʌɪkɪn/

Main definitions of well-liking in English

: well-liking1well-liking2

well-liking2

adjective

archaic, rare

  • In good condition; thriving, healthy; plump, not thin or undernourished. Also figurative.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Midland Prose Psalter. From well + liking.

Pronunciation

well-liking

/ˌwɛlˈlʌɪkɪŋ/