adv. Obs. Orig. unstressed form of WELL adv.

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c. 1250.  Gen. & Ex., 1995. Putifar was wol riche man.

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13[?].  Coer de L., 1280. A wol bold baroun.

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1399.  Langl., Rich. Redeles, I. 67. Woll wo beth þe wones.

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a. 1450.  Songs & Carols (Warton Club), 75. My cause xal be wol i-doo.

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c. 1460.  Play Sacram., 178. Datis wole dulcett for to dresse.

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