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well-bred

[wel-bred]
–adjective
1. well brought up; properly trained and educated: a well-bred boy.
2. showing good breeding, as in behavior or manners.
3. (of animals) of a desirable breed or pedigree.

Origin:
1590–1600
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well-bred   (wěl'brěd')
adj.  
  1. Of good upbringing; well-mannered and refined.

  2. Of good breed. Used of animals.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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