Wĕl'fâre, n.

n. [From well and fare, to go, to be in any state, good or bad, to proceed, to happen; D. welvaart, Dan. velfärd, Sw. välfärd, Ger. wohl-fahrt.] Well-doing or well-being in any respect; the enjoyment of health and the common blessings of life; prosperity; happiness: exemption from any evil or calamity. “To study for the people's welfare.” Shak. Syn.—Well-being; prosperity; happiness.