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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WEEL-WILLT, ppl.adj. Also -willed, -wullt (Abd. 1875 W. Alexander My Ain Folk 5). Well-disposed, favouring; enthusiastic, very willing (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 208).Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xxii.:
Them that's but owre weel-will't to the lords owre God's spiritual heritage.Per. 1879 P. R. Drummond Bygone Days 313:
That queen of dancers, Maggie Lauder, was light of foot and well-willed.