GOODWILLY


Meaning of GOODWILLY in English

/good'wil"ee/ , n. , pl. goodwillies , adj. Scot. Obs.

n.

1. a volunteer.

adj.

2. liberal; generous.

3. cordial; friendly.

Also, goodwillie, guidwillie .

[ 1525-35; GOOD + WILL 2 + -Y 1 ; cf. D goedwillig, G gutwillig ]

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