well-hained, ppl. a. Sc.
a. Of a person: In good condition; well-preserved.
| 1722 W. Hamilton Wallace 39 But English-Men, who wanted not for Gear, Were well hain'd Callans. and had ay good Chear. 1830 Galt Lawrie T. vi. x, Some buxom widow, or well-hained spinster. |
b. Carefully saved up or hoarded.
| 1785 Burns Cotter's Sat. Nt. xi, The Dame brings forth..To grace the lad, her weel-hain'd kebbuck, fell. 1787 ― Brigs of Ayr 173 Wha waste your weel-hain'd gear on d—d new Brigs and Harbours! |