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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wele wisher,) Weill wisher, We(e)lwisher, Well wisher, n. [e.m.E. welwisher (1590), well-wisher (1639).] = Wele willar n. —1638 Short Relation State Kirk Scotland.
A Short Relation of the State of the Kirk … by an hearty well-wisher to both kingdomes a1650 Row 472.
Because the stipend wes small, and he had some children, his freinds and welwishers often desired him to transport 1665–7 Lauder Jrnl. 139.
By a weill wisher to the goud old cause 1686 Short Accoumpt Earl Argyls Invasion 1685 20.
In this the earle to the dissatisfaction of his weelwishers, did hazard his person to farr
