well-beseen

adjective

obsolete
: having or making a good appearance

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of well-beseen was in the 14th century

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“Well-beseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-beseen. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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