willey

1 of 2

noun

wil·​ley

ˈwilē

plural -s

: willow sense 3a

willey

2 of 2

transitive verb

"

willeyed; willeyed; willeying; willeys

: to process (as cotton) with a willey : willow

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of willy entry 1

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