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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Wille

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, W (1891)
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis
Wille
Friedrich Kluge2508578An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, W — Wille1891John Francis Davis

Wille, m., ‘will, volition, design, wish,’ from the equiv. MidHG. wille, OHG. willo, m.; corresponding to Goth. wilja, OSax. willio, Du. wil, AS. willa, E. will; an abstract from wollen, which see. Allied to willig, adj., ‘willing, voluntary, ready,’ from MidHG. willec, OHG. willîg. —