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well-hained, ppl. a. Sc. a. Of a person: In good condition; well-preserved.
1722W. Hamilton Wallace 39 But English-Men, who wanted not for Gear, Were well hain'd Callans. and had ay good Chear. 1830Galt Lawrie T. vi. x, Some buxom widow, or well-hained spinster. b. Carefully saved up or hoarded.
1785Burns Cotter's Sat. Nt. xi, The Dame brings forth..To grace the lad, her weel-hain'd kebbuck, fell. 1787― Brigs of Ayr 173 Wha waste your weel-hain'd gear on d—d new Brigs and Harbours! |