willyard

[ wil-yerd ]

/ ˈwɪl yərd /

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adjective Scot. and North England.

obstinate; willful.

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Also will·yart

[wil-yert]. /ˈwɪl yərt/.

Origin of willyard

First recorded in 1580–90; (earlier) “wild, awkward, bewildered,” derivative of Scots, dialectal will “gone astray, perplexed” (Middle English, from Old Norse villr ), perhaps with -ard, though formation is unclear; later influenced by will² and wayward

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