Wills

proper nounproper nounnounattested in dialogue

//wɪlz//

A surname originating as a patronymic, meaning “son/daughter of Will”.

proper noun

1
A surname originating as a patronymic, meaning “son/daughter of Will”.
2
A male given name transferred from the surname.
3
A number of places: A locality in the Shire of Boulia, western Queensland, Australia.
4
A number of places: A township in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States.
5
A number of places: A township in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States.
6
A number of places: An unincorporated community in the town of Hughes, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States.

Etymology

Etymology tree English Will English -'s English -s English Wills From Will + -s (patronymic suffix).

proper noun

1
A diminutive of the male given name William.

Etymology

From the clipping of William + -s (hypocoristic suffix).

noun

1
Also a form of Willplural of Will

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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