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English word origin

Etymology of wilco

Blend of will + comply.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To give the "wilco" indication.

intj

Indicates agreement and compliance.

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Blend of will + comply.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A species of South American tree, Anadenanthera colubrina.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Quechua willka (“sacred”).

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