To form a distinct volition of; to determine by
an act of choice; to ordain; to decree. "What she will to do or
say." --Milton. [1913 Webster] By all law and reason, that which
the Parliament will not, is no more established in this kingdom.
--Milton. [1913 Webster] Two things he [God] willeth, that we
should be good, and that we should be happy. --Barrow. [1913
Webster]
To enjoin or command, as that which is determined
by an act of volition; to direct; to order. [Obs. or R.] [1913
Webster] They willed me say so, madam. --Shak. [1913 Webster] Send
for music, And will the cooks to use their best of cunning To
please the palate. --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] As you go, will
the lord mayor . . . To attend our further pleasure presently. --J.
Webster. [1913 Webster]
To give or direct the disposal of by testament;
to bequeath; to devise; as, to will one's estate to a child; also,
to order or direct by testament; as, he willed that his nephew
should have his watch. [1913 Webster]
English
Verb
willed- past of will