I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) adjective
Etymology: Middle English welbeloved, from wel well + beloved
1. : sincerely and deeply loved
my well-beloved wife
2. : sincerely respected — used in various ceremonial forms of address
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English welbeloved, from welbeloved, adjective
: a well-beloved person : a dearly loved one