† well-ˈmettled,ppl.a. [mettled 1.] 1639T. de Grey Compl. Horsem. i. iv. (1656) 37 Horses..must have also good eyes, obedient mouthed, and well mettled.1693J. D. Marsh in Congreve Old Batchelor To Author, Like a well-metled Hawk you took your flight Quite out of reach.