well met

The phrase "well met" is an archaic greeting expressing pleasure or satisfaction upon meeting someone, often used in historical or literary contexts.

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Definition

(archaic, literary)A greeting expressing pleasure or satisfaction at encountering someone.

In the olden days, travelers would often say 'well met' upon encountering a friendly face.
The knight greeted the queen with a hearty 'well met,' glad to be in her presence.

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