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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wele cut,) Well cut, ppl. adj. [17th c. Eng. well-cut (1635-56); Cut ppl. adj.] Of a precious stone: Expertly shaped by cutting or grinding. —a1691 Mackenzie in Watson's Coll. ii 79/199.
A well cut cristal in a richer case Covers and shews at once that Virgin's face
