well-found
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of well-found
1300–50 for earlier sense “welcome”; Middle English
Example Sentences
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By the time he had put in a year's work rebuilding the Spray into a staunch, well-found craft, he was ready to put to sea.
From Time Magazine Archive
A 24-hour security staff provides peace of mind, just part of the care and maintenance support that typifies a well-found small town.
From Time Magazine Archive
You can cruise and/or fish in a standard, well-found boat that will cost you about $155,000.
From Time Magazine Archive
I could not discover a golf-course any where; but otherwise the Queen Mary seemed to me to be a well-found ship.
From Time Magazine Archive
They were, however, far better off than when they had been on the raft, for they had food, were in a well-found boat, and knew tolerably well their position.
From Paul Gerrard The Cabin Boy by Kingston, William Henry Giles
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