well wish1
/ˌwɛl ˈwɪʃ/noun
An instance of wishing well to someone or something; an expression of this, a good wish. Frequently with to, for. Usually in plural.
- Now less common than best or good wishes..
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Anthony Copley (b. 1567), writer and conspirator. From well + wish.
well-wish2
/ˈwɛlˌwɪʃ/verb
[with object] To feel or express good wishes for or to (a person or thing); = to wish (a person) well. Formerly also: †to regard with favour ( obsolete ).
Origin
Late 16th century. From well + wish, after well-wishing, well-wishing.
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