An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Wille

by Friedrich Kluge

Wille, m., ‘will, volition, design, wish,’ from the equiv. MidHG. wille, OHG. willo, m.; corresponding to Goth. wilja, OSax. willio, Du. wil, AS. willa, E. will; an abstract from wollen, which see. Allied to willig, adj., ‘willing, voluntary, ready,’ from MidHG. willec, OHG. willîg. —