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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Willingnes, -nis, n. [e.m.E. willingnes (1561).] Willingness, readiness in doing or to do something. Cf. also Illwillingnes n. — 1606 Southesk MSS 722/2.
Your greit willingnes in assisting … to settle the estaite of the Churche … by establischeing of goode ordour 1683 M(ac)k. Deeds 52/654 (21 June).
His willing[n]is to serve in the said statione
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