a. Couched in proper terms.
1656. Cowley, Pindar. Odes, The Muse, i. Figures, Conceits, Raptures, and Sentences In a well-worded dress.
1841. Longf., Childr. Lord’s Supper, 87. The fathers and mothers Stood behind them in tears, and were glad at the well-worded answer.
1865. Pusey, Truth Eng. Ch., 127. Yet even from Italy came a distinct, well-worded objection from the Bishop of Mondovi.
1907. J. H. McCarthy, Needles & Pins, x. 105. I thought that some at least of what I said was rather well worded.
