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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wele understandand, ppl. adj. [Understand v.] Well versed, fully endowed with comprehension. —1456 Hay I 284/29.
Gif he had gude wis counsale of wele understandand men of lawe 1456 Hay I 297/5.
It is nocht lytill mischef to the land quhen the lord is nocht wis na wele understandand
