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well-ˈrisen, ppl. a.
†a. Of a horse or deer: ? Having an erect chest and well-carried neck. Obs.
b. Of bread or paste (see rise v. 10 c).
1639T. de Grey Compl. Horsem. i. iv. (1656) 37 Those three [properties] of a Hart, are to have lean and dry legs, to be well risen before, and a lean head. Ibid., Horses..to have a great belly, well risen before, straight backt. 1728E. S[mith] Compleat Housew. (ed. 2) 133 When 'tis well risen, put in a pound of Carraway-comfits. |