a. [ From Will, v. t. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Felix, willing to show the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. Acts xxiv. 27. [ 1913 Webster ]
With wearied wings and willing feet. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ Fruit ] shaken in August from the willing boughs. Bryant. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ They ] are held, with his melodious harmony,
In willing chains and sweet captivity. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
No spouts of blood run willing from a tree. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a willing manner; with free will; without reluctance; cheerfully. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
The condition of that people is not so much to be envied as some would willingly represent it. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being willing; free choice or consent of the will; freedom from reluctance; readiness of the mind to do or forbear. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sweet is the love which comes with willingness. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]