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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ill-willing, a. [e.m.E. (16th c.), ME. (north.) il(l) willand.] Harbouring ill will. — c1615 Chron. Kings 155.
Sum ill willing men … put thame selffis in airmour
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"Ill-willing adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 22 Nov 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/ill_willing>