"good-will" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} good-will (uncountable)
  1. Archaic form of goodwill. Tags: alt-of, archaic, uncountable Alternative form of: goodwill
    Sense id: en-good-will-en-noun-jvfYkXRm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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