Emily Dickinson Lexicon

better, adj. [OE; suppletive comparative form of good, adj.; see also best, adj.] (webplay: acceptable, advanced, air, best, condition, contains, get, good, greater, higher, less, love, man, more, nature, place, rank, scheming, speak, trust, understand, wisdom, work).

1. Superior; higher quality; finer; more enjoyable.
2. More good; greater; more desirable; comparatively preferable; having more favorable results.