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The definition of well bred is someone who is well-mannered and courteous or who comes from a good family background.

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An example of someone who is well bred is a society lady who has learned how to be sophisticated and act properly in public.

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See well-bred in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

showing good breeding; courteous and considerate
of good stock: said of animals

See well-bred in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of good upbringing; well-mannered and refined.
Of good breed. Used of animals.

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