well-born

well-born
well-born [wel′bôrn′]
adj.
born into a family of high social position

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  • Well-born — a. Born of a noble or respect able family; not of mean birth. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • well-born — well bornˈ adjective Born of a good family, not of humble birth • • • Main Entry: ↑well …   Useful english dictionary

  • well born — ˌwell ˈborn [well born] adjective (formal) from a rich family or a family of high social class …   Useful english dictionary

  • well-born — [wel′bôrn′] adj. born into a family of high social position …   English World dictionary

  • well-born — adj formal born into a very rich or important family …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • well-born — [ ,wel bɔrn ] adjective born to a rich family or to a family of high social class …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • well|born — «WEHL BRN», adjective. belonging to a good family; of good lineage …   Useful english dictionary

  • well-born — ADJ GRADED Someone who is well born belongs to an upper class family …   English dictionary

  • well-born — /ˈwɛl bɔn/ (say wel bawn) adjective of good birth or family. Also, (especially in predicative use), well born /wɛl ˈbɔn/ (say wel bawn) …  

  • well-born — adj. born into a well to do family, born into an aristocratic family …   English contemporary dictionary

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