well-couched
/ˌwɛlˈkaʊtʃt/adjective
1Having a firm foundation or base; (of a spear or lance) properly levelled in preparation for attack. Now chiefly in historical contexts.
2Of speech, an argument, etc.: skilfully framed or expressed.
Origin
Late 15th century; earliest use found in Surgical Treatise. From well + couch + -ed.
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