"weller" meaning in English

See weller in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|comparative adjective}} weller
  1. comparative form of well: more well Tags: comparative, form-of Form of: well (extra: more well)
    Sense id: en-weller-en-adj-q-70TzTB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1822, Charles and Mary Lamb, The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb (Vol. 6)",
          "text": "Emma is looking weller and handsomer (as you say) than ever.",
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          "ref": "1913, Henry Sydnor Harrison, V. V.'s Eyes",
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