"favoursome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more favoursome [comparative], most favoursome [superlative]
Etymology: From favour + -some. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|favour|some|pos=adjective}} favour + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} favoursome (comparative more favoursome, superlative most favoursome)
  1. (rare) Characterised or marked by favour or favouritism; acceptable, satisfactory. Tags: rare Synonyms: favourable, favorsome

Alternative forms

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