well-beloved


well–be·loved

adj \ˌwel-bi-ˈləvd\

Definition of WELL-BELOVED

1
: sincerely and deeply loved <my well–beloved wife>
2
: sincerely respected —used in various ceremonial forms of address

First Known Use of WELL-BELOVED

14th century

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