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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wele affectit, Weill affected, ppl. adj. Also: weele affectit, -ed, well affected. [e.m.E. well affected (1563-83); Affectit adj.] Well or favourably disposed. Also absol.1611 Reg. Privy C. IX 126.
Weele-affectit 1611 Reg. Privy C. IX 592.
Your majesteis humble and wele-affectit subject Mr. William Oliphant 1615 Conv. Burghs III 15.
Divers nobell men, barrons, gentelmen and uthers well affected persones c1650 Spalding II 84.
Sum weill affected burgessis of Abirdein a1650 Row 494.
All he knew to be well-affected in the tounabsol. 1644 Acts VI i 76/1.
That great burdens of this kingdome have hithertills lyne vpon the weele affected
