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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gud(e)willar, n. Also: god-. [e.m.E. good willer (a 1541).] One who is well-disposed to others. — 1490 Irland Mir. III. 110/27.
A man suld luf his benefactouris and gud willaris 1533 Bell. Livy I. 92/22.
Seruius was sa garnist be sindri buschmentis of his freyndis and gude willaris Ib. 282/15. a1578 Pitsc. i. 44/19.
The Earle of Douglas … wald nether gif eiris to his godwillaris nor favoraris 1605–6 Ayr B. Acc. 228.
[For wine to Lord Loudoun and others] gudewillaris of this toun
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