v. Obs. rare. trans. To wish (one) well, to regard with favor.

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a. 1618.  Sylvester, Maidens Blush, 688. Weening therefore these Augures all fulfill’d In Joseph now, him every one well-will’d.

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1639.  Du Verger, trans. Camus’ Admir. Events, 217. He … is well knowne in Court, and well willed by great Ones.

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