ppl. a.
1. Linked together in good order or sequence; exhibiting proper sequence or coherence of thought.
1734. Berkeley, Analyst, ii. 5. When from the distinct Contemplation and Comparison of Figures, their Properties are derived, by a perpetual well-connected chain of Consequences.
1781. Johnson, L. P., Milton, I. 262. It [Samson Agonistes] wants that power of attracting the attention, which a well-connected plan produces.
1824. [see CONNECTED ppl. a. 2].
2. Of good family and connections.
1840. [see CONNECTED ppl. a. 4].
1856. Miss Yonge, Daisy Chain, I. i. He learnt from other sources that the Ernscliffes were well connected.
1871. Le Fanu, Rose & Key, I. xiv. 126. The vicar is a well-connected old gentleman.
absol. 1882. W. S. Gilbert, Iolanthe, I. (Ballad). Spurn not the nobly born With love affected, Nor treat with virtuous scorn The well-connected.
