Where does “goodwilly” come from?
goodwilly (English) comes from English goodwill, from Middle English goodwille, from Old English gōdwille — goodwill.
goodwilly (English): A volunteer; Liberal; generous; Cordial;...
Definitions
- A volunteer; Liberal; generous; Cordial;...
Ancestry of “goodwilly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | goodwill | A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or... |
| 2 | Middle English | goodwille | — |
| 3 | Old English | gōdwille | goodwill |