n.
Pronunciation: ' w ī (- ə )l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English wil, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse v ē l deceit, artifice
Date: 12th century
1 : a trick or stratagem intended to ensnare or deceive also : a beguiling or playful trick
2 : skill in outwitting : TRICKERY , GUILE
synonyms see TRICK