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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1550
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Willit, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. wylled (15th c.), willed (1580).] Having a will or disposition of the sort specified. See also Wele willit adj. —1550 Corr. M. Lorraine 323.
Thair salbe na man mair fervent nor bettir willit to do the thing