| 释义 |
well-ˈfavouredness Now rare or Obs.
The quality or condition of being well-favoured; beauty, comeliness.
1545R. Ascham Toxoph. (Arb.) 142 Nature it selfe taught men to ioyne alwayes welfauourednesse with profytablenesse. a1575tr. Pol. Verg. Eng. Hist. (Camden No. 36) 129 He is reported greatlie to have mervayled at their witte and welfaverdnes. 1607Markham Caval. i. (1617) 69 It maketh your Gelding haue a delicate fine leane head, of a comely shape, well-fauorednesse and proportion. 1642Howell For. Trav. (Arb.) 75 The longevity, well favourednesse and innated honesty of the people. 1780M. Madan Thelyphthora (1781) I. 213 A worthy man, who was in love with a married woman upon account of her modesty, and well-favouredness of her children. 1825Jamieson, Weilfaur'tness, handsomeness. 1885Burton Arab. Nts. (abr. ed.) III. 33 Khalid..was pleased with his well-favouredness and elegant aspect. |
