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well-beloved

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well-be⋅lov⋅ed

[wel-bi-luhv-id, -luhvd]
–adjective
1. loved deeply and sincerely: my well-beloved fiancé.
2. highly respected and honored: our well-beloved speaker.
–noun
3. a person who is loved dearly: in respect for the well-beloved.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME wel biloved
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Word Origin & History

well-beloved 
c.1386, from well (adv.) + beloved.
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