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   Will, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Willed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Willing. Indic. present I will, thou willeth, he wills; we, ye, they will.] [Cf. AS. willian.  See Will, n.]
   
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   1. 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.
   
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   By all law and reason, that which the Parliament will not, is no more established in this kingdom. Milton.
   
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   Two things he [God] willeth, that we should be good, and that we should be happy. Barrow.
   
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   2. To enjoin or command, as that which is determined by an act of volition; to direct; to order.  [Obs. or R.]
   
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   They willed me say so, madam. Shak.
   
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   Send for music,
   
   And will the cooks to use their best of cunning
   
   To please the palate. Beau. & Fl.
   
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   As you go, will the lord mayor . . .
   
   To attend our further pleasure presently. J. Webster.
   
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   3. 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”.
   
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