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Will.

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.

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name/wɪl/
  1. 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.

  2. A diminutive of the female given name Willow.

  3. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Where this word comes from

Clipping of William or Willow, less often, other given names beginning with Wil-, such as Wilfred or Willard.

noun/wɪl/
  1. A weak-side linebacker.

Where this word comes from

Clipping of William or Willow, less often, other given names beginning with Wil-, such as Wilfred or Willard.

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