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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wele spokin,) Weill spokin, ppl. adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. wele-spoken (c1440); Spek(e v.] Capable of fluent, ready speech, charming or courteous in speech. Cf. weill spekand (Spekand ppl. adj. b and Wele adv. 6 b). — ?1438 Alex. ii 2510.
That was richt wyse … Courtes, weill spokin [F. moult bel parleour] [etc.]
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