well-doing1
/ˌwɛlˈduːɪŋ/ /ˈwɛlduːɪŋ/noun
1The action or fact of conducting oneself well; good, proper, or virtuous conduct.
2In plural Good deeds; virtuous actions.
3The fact or condition of doing well or thriving; welfare, good health; prosperity, success. Compare well-being, well-doing. Now archaic and rare.
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From well + doing.
well-doing2
/ˌwɛlˈduːɪŋ/adjective
1That behaves in an admirable or righteous manner; †valiant (obsolete ); beneficent; diligent in performance of work or duty; virtuous, respectable. Now rare.
2 Scottish and Irish English ( northern ). Prosperous, successful; thriving.
Origin
Old English; earliest use found in King Alfred (c848–899), king of the West Saxons and of the Anglo-Saxons. From well + doing, present participle of do.
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