† well(-)conˈceited, a. Obs.
1. Displaying good fancy or invention; witty, ingenious.
| 1597 Shakes. 2 Hen. IV, v. i. 39 Well conceited, Dauy. 1598 Marston Sco. Villanie ii. vi. E 6 b, Such straines of well-conceited poesie. |
2. Of persons: Having a favourable opinion (
of a person or thing).
| 1642 D. Rogers Naaman 227 Weakely..affecting them who have beene..welconceited of me, tender and indulgent. |
| 1649 [see conceited ppl. a. 2]. 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. a 1677 [see conceited ppl. a. 2]. |