Defn: A name given to the "big trees" (Sequoia gigantea) of
California, and still used in England. See Sequoia.
WELLINGTONS
Wel"ling*tons, n. pl. Etym: [After the Duke of Wellington.]
Defn: A kind of long boots for men.
WELL-INTENTIONED
Well`-in*ten"tioned, a.
Defn: Having upright intentions or honorable purposes. Dutchmen who had sold themselves to France, as the wellintentioned party. Macaulay.
WELL-KNOWN
Well"-known`, a.
Defn: Fully known; generally known or acknowledged.
A church well known with a well-known rite. M. Arnold.
WELL-LIKING
Well"-lik`ing, a.
Defn: Being in good condition. [Obs. or Archaic] They also shall bring forth more fruit in their age, and shall be fat and well-liking. Bk. of Com. Prayer (Ps. xcii.).
WELL-MANNERED
Well`-man"nered, a.