goodwilly

English

Alternative forms

goodwillie
guidwilly, guidwillie (Scotland)

Etymology

From goodwill +‎ -y. Compare Saterland Frisian goudwillich, Dutch goedwillig, German gutwillig. More at goodwill.

Noun

goodwilly (plural goodwillies)

(obsolete or dialectal) A volunteer.

Adjective

goodwilly (comparative more goodwilly, superlative most goodwilly)

(obsolete or dialectal) Liberal; generous.
(obsolete or dialectal) Cordial; friendly; cheering.

See also

goodwiller

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