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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
