well-willing

well-willing
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English
archaic : favorably or kindly disposed : benevolent, loyal

ruggedly faithful and well-willing to their friends — R.L.Stevenson


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