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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wele willing, Weilwilling, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. wellwillynge (Rolle).] a. Good will. b. Willingness, readiness. —a. a1500 Quare Jel. 125.
I can nocht wit quhat is the cause … This lady suffrit … For as me think in erde suld no thing be Possible to ony wicht of wele willing —b. 1547 Corr. M. Lorraine 211.
Besekand your graice now to schaw your wisdom … for all is weilwilling heyr and tak tym quhill tym is oportun. The langer our ennymeis be contenwat the starkar ar thai
