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wellborn
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wellborn
(adjective)
wellborn
/
ˈ
wɛl
ˈ
boɚn/
adjective
wellborn
/
ˈ
wɛl
ˈ
boɚn/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of WELLBORN
formal + old-fashioned
:
coming from a noble, important, or wealthy family
wellborn
young ladies
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