English

full well

Very well

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    Origin

    From Middle English fol wel, fulwel, from Old English ful wel, equivalent to full + well. Compare Old Norse all-vel (“full well”).

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    • inheritedMiddle Englishfol wel
      • inheritedOld Englishful wel
    • surface analysisEnglishfull “Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.”
    • surface analysisEnglishwell “Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.”

    Related: Old Norse all-vel

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