- a variation of well-favored.
well-favoured
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He is indeed a right well-favoured boy," replied Mr. Fairfax, "and one calculated to win his way to a colder heart than that of a maiden near his own age.
From The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion by William A. (Alexander) Caruthers
He married an extremely well-favoured damsel who dwelt at the location upon the adjoining farm, and his master contributed liberally towards the dowry.
From By Veldt and Kopje by W. C. (William Charles) Scully
We were both well-favoured by Nature—perhaps I may be allowed to speak thus of myself when life is closing in—and fortune seemed to have been equally considerate.
From Glories of Spain by Charles W. (William) Wood
Wherefore, as she is young and well-favoured, I will take her to wife, so shall she practise sorcery no more.”
From The White Shield by Bertram Mitford
She suggested a well-favoured squirrel among a family of moles.
From Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert by W. C. (William Charles) Scully
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