a. [WELL adv. 32.]

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  1.  Having large or strong bones.

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1297.  R. Glouc. (Rolls), 8571. Þikke mon he was ynou … wel iboned [MS. γ boned] & strong.

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1530.  Palsgr., 329/1. Well boned, ossu.

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1553.  Ascham, Rept. Germany, 16. Marches Albert is … rather wel boned for strength, then ouerloded with flesh.

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  2.  Properly stiffened with whalebone.

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1871.  [see BONED ppl. a. 2].

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1901.  Daily News, 12 Jan., 6/7. It is made over a carefully fitted, well-boned lining.

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