Unnumbered source etymology
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A diminutive of the male given name William or, less often, other given names beginning with Wil-, such as Wilfred or Willard, from the Germanic languages; also used as a formal given name. · A diminutive of the female given name Willow. · A surname originating as a patronymic.
noun
Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventoryA weak-side linebacker.
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *welh₁-der. Proto-Germanic *wiljaną Proto-Germanic *wiljô Proto-Indo-European *ḱel-der. Proto-Indo-European *ḱelmos? Proto-Germanic *helmaz Proto-Germanic *Wiljahelmazder. Frankish *Willahelmder. Anglo-Norman Willameder. Middle English William English Williamclip. English willow English Willowclip. English Will Clipping of William or Willow, less often, other given names beginning with Wil-, such as Wilfred or Willard.
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