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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Illwillingnes, n. [e.m.E. ill willingnesse (1580). ME. (north.) ill willandnes.] Hostility, ill will. — c1590 Fowler II. 115/31.
[The reputation of liberality] which sal bring thé dishonour accumpanyed with ill-willingnes
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