a. [ From Will, v. t. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready. [ 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 ] 2. Received of choice, or without reluctance; submitted to voluntarily; chosen; desired. [ 1913 Webster ] [ They ] are held, with his melodious harmony,
In willing chains and sweet captivity. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Spontaneous; self-moved. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] No spouts of blood run willing from a tree. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
