a. Obs.

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  1.  Displaying good fancy or invention; witty, ingenious.

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1597.  Shaks., 2 Hen. IV., V. i. 39. Well conceited, Dauy.

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1598.  Marston, Sco. Villanie, II. vi. E 6 b. Such straines of well-conceited poesie.

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  2.  Of persons: Having a favorable opinion (of a person or thing).

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1642.  D. Rogers, Naaman, 227. Weakely … affecting them who have beene … welconceited of me, tender and indulgent.

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1649.  [see CONCEITED ppl. a. 2].

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1673.  Ray, Journ. Low C., Ded. I am not … so well conceited of any Composition … of mine, as to think I shall do you any Honour by this Dedication.

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a. 1677.  [see CONCEITED ppl. a. 2].

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