weerwil

Dutch (Brabantic)

noun
Definitions
  • reluctance, something contrary to one's will

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch wederwille prefix from Dutch, Flemish wil (will, intent, volition).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

wil

Gloss

will, intent, volition

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