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† well-deˈserver Obs.
One who deserves well (of another).
1617A. Newman Pleasures Vision 32 Then well-deseruers well regarded Would be. 1622F. Markham Bk. War i. vi. 22 This Reward of martiall excellence..extended fourth it⁓selfe, euen to the lowest souldier in his Campe and meanest wel-deseruer. 1697Dryden Virg. Georg. Ded., The Court: A place of forgetfulness, at the best, for well deservers. 1709Steele & Swift Tatler No. 70 ⁋6, I shall think my self a Well-Deserver of the Church, in recommending all the dumb Clergy to the famous speaking Doctor at Kensington. |