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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wele fed,) Weill fed, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. wel fedde (Chaucer), welfed (1535); Fed ppl. adj.] Well fed, fattened. —1567 G. Ball. 38.
His father hes gart kill His weill fed calf
