English

well-set

Having a good physical form; strong and symmetrical.

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    Origin

    From Middle English well sett, wel set, wel sette, equivalent to well + set.

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    • inheritedMiddle Englishwell sett
    • surface analysisEnglishwell “Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.”
    • surface analysisEnglishset “To put (something) down, to rest.”

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