well-willer

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. One who wishes (someone) well, or means kindly (toward someone). archaic
    — For he determined with him selfe thenceforth to send no embassadour vnto Constantius, neyther to doe homage, or to honor him as his superiour, patrone, or wellwiller: but to deale in all matters accordinge vnto his owne will and pleasure.

词形变化

well-willers plural wellwiller alternative

词源

Possibly a calque of Latin benevolēns from bene (“well”) + volēns (“(one) wishing”).
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