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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Welful(l, Velfull, adj. [ME and e.m.E. welefulle (c1230), welful (c1374) happy, prosperous; Wele n. 4.] Rich, wealthy; prosperous. —a1400 Leg. S. v 185.
That velfull gret gluttone, That varldis velth had in fusione a1400 Leg. S. vi 270.
That me in paradice has lede, & schawyt me the welful stede Quhare he the fare palace has mad … set oure all … with … preciuse stanys a1400 Leg. S. vi 330.
Wel-full a1400 Leg. S. xi 450.
Of the ruyne wes thare mad Of thare goddis, quham throw thai Full welful lywe be-for had thai a1400 Leg. S. xxix 337.
He … wont wes til haf welful fare
