"good willer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: good willers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} good willer (plural good willers)
  1. One who wishes someone well, or means kindly toward someone. Synonyms: well-willer, well-wisher
    Sense id: en-good_willer-en-noun-fk4-KCqp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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