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† well(-)ˈgiven, ppl. a. Obs.
Well-disposed.
1535[see given 2]. 1579–80North Plutarch, Brutus (1595) 1053 Cassius..was Brutus familiar friend, but not so well giuen, and conditioned as he. 1593Shakes. 2 Hen. VI, iii. i. 72 The Duke is vertuous, milde, and too well giuen, To dreame on euill, or to worke my downefall. 1607Dekker & Webster Westw. Ho ii. ii, Why are you a burden to the worlds conscience, and an eie-sore to wel giuen men? c1611Chapman Iliad vii. 176 This said, the wel-giuen souldiers prayed. |
