Main Entry:

²well

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English wellan to cause to well; akin to Old English weallan to bubble, boil

Date:

before 12th century

intransitive verb 1 : to rise to the surface and usually flow forth <tears welled from her eyes> 2 : to rise like a flood of liquid <longing welled up in his breast> transitive verb : to emit in a copious free flow