the-wellborn

adjective

born of a good, noble, or highly esteemed family.

noun

( used with a plural verb ) wellborn persons collectively (usually preceded by the ): the pride and assurance of the wellborn.

Origin:
before 950; Middle English; Old English welboren. See well¹, born

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wellborn
adjective
of good or upper-class lineage; "a rich and wellborn husband"

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The-wellborn is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

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