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healthsome

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • hĕlth'səm
  • /ˈhɛlθsəm/
  • rhymes with -ɛlθsəm

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adj

Meaning 1

Conducive to good health.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

Examples

  • 1544, Peter Betham (translator), The Preceptes of Warre by Jacopo di Porcia, London, Book 1, Section 192 “To kepe thyne armye healthfull,” The health of thyne Armye is mayntayned by exercyse, by healthsome countrie and swete ayers: but chefelye where is plentye and abundaunce of vytayles.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From health + -some.