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Definition of well-willed

chiefly Scottish
: favorably, kindly, or generously disposed

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First Known Use of well-willed

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for well-willed

Middle English

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“Well-willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-willed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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