"well-will" meaning in All languages combined

See well-will on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: well will [alternative]
Etymology: From well- + will Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} well-will (uncountable)
  1. (dated) A caring or favorable attitude; a fondness or favor. Tags: dated, uncountable
    Sense id: en-well-will-en-noun-XWDkXQ3w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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