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单词 well-beloved
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Definition of well-beloved in English:

well-beloved

adjective ˌwɛlbɪˈlʌv(ɪ)d
  • 1Dearly loved, greatly beloved.

  • 2Chiefly in or with reference to royal letters, decrees, etc., prefixed to the name or designation of a lord: highly esteemed or honoured. Usually in "(right) trusty and well-beloved".

noun ˌwɛlbɪˈlʌv(ɪ)d
  • A dearly loved person. Chiefly with possessive adjective.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340–1400), poet and administrator. From well + beloved.

Definition of well-beloved in US English:

well-beloved

adjectiveˌwɛlbɪˈlʌv(ɪ)d
  • 1Dearly loved, greatly beloved.

  • 2Chiefly in or with reference to royal letters, decrees, etc., prefixed to the name or designation of a lord: highly esteemed or honoured. Usually in "(right) trusty and well-beloved".

nounˌwɛlbɪˈlʌv(ɪ)d
  • A dearly loved person. Chiefly with possessive adjective.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340–1400), poet and administrator. From well + beloved.

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