conceited (adj.) Old form(s): cōceited, conceipted
ingenious, clever, well-devised
2H4 V.i.31[Shallow to Davy, of his sharp response] Well conceited, Davy [i.e. very witty]
LC.16[of a handkerchief] Which on it had conceited characters
Luc.1371[of a painting of Troy] Which the conceited painter drew so proud
MW I.iii.21[Nym to Falstaff] Is not the humour conceited?
WT IV.iv.204[Clown to disguised Polixenes, of Autolycus] thou talk'st of an admirable conceited fellow
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