well meaner

One whose intention is good. "Well- meaners think no harm; but for the rest, Things sacred they pervert, and silence is the best." Dryden. ( Todd .) well-meaning, adj . Having good intentions; well-intentioned. "My brother Gloster, plain well - meaning soul." Shakesp .: Richard II ., ii. 1. well-meant, a. Rightly or honestly meant or intended; sincere; said or done with good intent. "How oft, my brother, thy reproach I bear, For words well - meant , and sentiments sincere." Pope : Homer's Iliad , xii. 246. *well-measured, a . Written in true measure or meter. ( Milton : Sonnet 13.) well-met, interj . A term of salutation; hail! "Once more to-day well - met , distemper'd lords." Shakesp.: King John , iv. 3. *well-minded, a. Well-disposed, well-meaning; "Well- minded Clarence, be thou fortunate." Shakesp.: Henry VI., Pt. 111. , iv. 8. well-molded, adj . Of good frame; proportionately built or grown. loyal. "A quick brunette, well - molded ." IMG:content-0785.png:[blocks in formation] "On their life no grievous burden lies, Who are well - natur'd , temperate, and wise." Denham: Old Age , 58. well-nigh, wel-nigh, adv . Almost, nearly. "Had Rokeby's favor well - nigh won." Scott : Rokeby , iv. 14. well-off, adj . In a good condition or circumstances, especially as regards property. well-oiled, a. Supplied with abundance of oil; hence, smooth, flattering. "I was courteous, every phrase well - oiled As man's could be, yet maiden-meek I pray'd Concealment." Tennyson: Prince , iii. 117. well-ordered, a. Rightly or correctly ordered, regulated, or governed. "The applause that other people's reason gives to virtuous and well -ordered actions, is the proper guide of children."- Locke : Education.