释义 |
well-ˈmetalled, ppl. a. Liberally supplied with precious metal; well paid or remunerated.
1609J. Davies (Heref.) Humours Heaven (Grosart) 38/1 But, Fortune from the same these Scripts did pull, And in exchange fill'd either fist with Gold: For, while they had but Papers they were dull; But being wel-mettl'd they were blithe and bold. a1734[see metalled 3]. |