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well-beseen

adjective

Definition of well-beseen 

obsolete

: having or making a good appearance

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First Known Use of well-beseen

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for well-beseen

Middle English wel besein, from wel well + besein, beseen, past participle of beseen to see, regard, favor

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