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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wele foundit,) Weill foundit, ppl. adj. [ME and 17th c. Eng. wel y-founded (Chaucer), well-founded (1671); Foundit ppl. adj.] Having a solid foundation. —1562-3 Winȝet II 22/10.
Quhen the weill foundit antiquitie for a cursit noueltie is ouerquhelmit
