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Definition of well-gotten in English: well-gottenadjective ˌwɛlˈɡɒtn Especially of wealth, treasure, or the like: obtained by fair means; honourably gained.
Origin Early 16th century; earliest use found in 2nd Baron Berners (c1467–1533), soldier, diplomat, and translator. From well + gotten. Definition of well-gotten in US English: well-gottenadjectiveˌwɛlˈɡɒtn Especially of wealth, treasure, or the like: obtained by fair means; honourably gained.
Origin Early 16th century; earliest use found in 2nd Baron Berners (c1467–1533), soldier, diplomat, and translator. From well + gotten. |