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English family of painters
The Willson Group of artists (active c. 1860–1906) was an English Quaker family of about seven landscape, portrait and caricature painters. Members included
Willson_Group
Topics referred to by the same term
Mary Willson may refer to: Mary A. Hilliard Willson (1871–1928), English Quaker member of the Willson Group of artists Mary Ann Willson (active 1810 to
Mary_Willson
British television presenter (1957–2025)
Quentin Mcdonald Willson[better source needed] (23 July 1957 – 8 November 2025) was an English television presenter and producer, motoring journalist
Quentin_Willson
American composer, conductor, musical arranger, and bandleader (1902–1984)
Robert Reiniger Meredith Willson (May 18, 1902 – June 15, 1984) was an American flautist, composer, conductor, musical arranger, bandleader, playwright
Meredith_Willson
King of Scotland from 1567 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603
p. 80; Lockyer 1998, p. 167; Willson 1963, p. 267. Croft 2003, p. 93; Willson 1963, p. 348. Willson 1963, p. 409. Willson 1963, pp. 348, 357. Schama 2001
James_VI_and_I
1957 stage musical by Meredith Willson
Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill
The_Music_Man
Scottish indie rock musician
Dan Willson (born 23 July 1974), also known by his stage name Withered Hand, is an Edinburgh-based indie rock musician. His first studio album, Good News
Withered_Hand
American writer and con artist
Laurel Rose Willson (August 18, 1941 – April 8, 2002) was an American author. She authored books as Lauren Stratford alleging Satanic ritual abuse (SRA)
Laurel_Rose_Willson
American series of comedy short films
an American series of comedy short films chronicling the adventures of a group of mischievous children in a working class neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Our_Gang
Australian rock band
to 1997 and again in 2020, with Willson-Piper departing in 2013. Ian Haug, formerly of Powderfinger, replaced Willson-Piper, with former touring multi-instrumentalist
The_Church_(band)
British rock group
replaced by Ray Martinez in 1985, who was subsequently replaced by Danny Willson in 1995. Cherry Red Records began to release Showaddywaddy's extensive
Showaddywaddy
British multinational conglomerate
Virgin Group Limited is a British multinational venture capital conglomerate based in London, England, founded by Richard Branson and Nik Powell in February
Virgin_Group
American Vietnam veteran & peace activist (born 1941)
S. Brian Willson (born July 4, 1941) is a U.S. American Vietnam veteran, peace activist, and trained attorney. Willson served in the US Air Force from
Brian_Willson
Chemist
Carlton Grant Willson is a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his B.S. in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley
C._Grant_Willson
English guitarist and singer-songwriter
Martin Howard Willson-Piper (born 7 May 1958) known as Marty Willson-Piper is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter famous for his work as a former
Marty_Willson-Piper
American painter, military officer, scientist, and naturalist (1741–1827)
Charles Willson Peale (April 15, 1741 – February 22, 1827) was an American painter, military officer, scientist, and naturalist. In 1775, inspired by
Charles_Willson_Peale
British rail franchise operator
Group Limited, until 2021 under the name Virgin Rail Group Limited, is a British rail transport company that was formed in 1996 by the Virgin Group to
Virgin_Rail_Group
American singer-songwriter (born 1993)
Ashlyn Rae "Ashe" Willson (born 1993) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her 2019 single "Moral of the Story", which was featured in the
Ashe_(singer)
American guitarist (1953–1985)
Pierson, and Fred Schneider of local protest band the Sun-Donuts, formed the group in an impromptu musical practice session after sharing a tropical flaming
Ricky_Wilson_(guitarist)
1996 album by The Church
after Sometime Anywhere, the band's future looked bleak as Kilbey and Willson-Piper began work on new recordings in 1995. Although initially a two-man
Magician_Among_the_Spirits
2003 American television film directed by Jeff Bleckner
on the 1957 musical of the same name by Meredith Willson, which in turn was based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey. The film stars Matthew Broderick
The_Music_Man_(2003_film)
1960 musical by Willson and Morris
Unsinkable Molly Brown is a 1960 musical with music and lyrics by Meredith Willson and book by Richard Morris. The plot is a fictionalized account of the
The Unsinkable Molly Brown (musical)
The_Unsinkable_Molly_Brown_(musical)
1988 studio album by The Church
Steve Kilbey, Music – Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Richard Ploog and Marty Willson-Piper, except where noted Initial vinyl copies of the album came with a
Starfish_(album)
1988 single by the Church
Kilbey on bass guitar and lead vocals, Peter Koppes on guitars, Marty Willson-Piper on guitars, and Richard Ploog on drums and percussion. However, while
Under_the_Milky_Way
American actor (born 1973)
Heart (2014), the short form series Special (2019), and playing Henry Willson in the Netflix miniseries Hollywood (2020). Following his breakthrough
Jim_Parsons
Individual not affiliated to any political party
Warning". POLITICO Magazine. Retrieved 24 February 2020. Peale, Charles Willson; Madison, James; Sherman, Roger; Washington, George; Jefferson, Thomas;
Independent_politician
Wayback Machine April 29, 2008. In a letter to the Guardian, Jane Wynne Willson, Vice-President of the British Humanist Association, added to his obituary:
List of atheists in science and technology
List_of_atheists_in_science_and_technology
2022 studio album by Ashe
Theme" Ashlyn Willson Leroy Clampitt Clampitt 0:38 2. "Another Man's Jeans" Willson Clampitt Clampitt 2:45 3. "Hope You're Not Happy" Willson John Ryan Ian
Rae_(album)
2021 studio album by Ashe
Willson Finneas O'Connell Leroy Clampitt Clampitt Finneas 3:43 2. "I'm Fine" Willson Noah Conrad Clampitt Conrad 2:16 3. "Love Is Not Enough" Willson
Ashlyn_(album)
Musical by Meredith Willson
› Here's Love is a musical with a book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson. An adaptation of the film Miracle on 34th Street, the show is currently
Here's_Love
British private community health provider
HCRG Care Group is a private provider of community health and social services in parts of the United Kingdom, commissioned by the National Health Service
HCRG_Care_Group
Country in Northwestern Europe and the Caribbean
Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 247. Motley, John Lothrop (1855). The Rise of the Dutch Republic Vol. III, Harper Bros.: New York, p. 508. Willson, David Harris
Netherlands
American women's rights activist
Josephine Beall Willson Bruce (October 29, 1853 – February 15, 1923) was a women's rights activist in the late 1890s and early 1900s. She spent a majority
Josephine_Beall_Willson_Bruce
Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603
(2003), p. 97. Black (1945), p. 410. Croft (2003), p. 48. Willson (1963), p. 154. Willson (1963), p. 155. Neale (1954), p. 385. Black (1945), p. 411
Elizabeth_I
Jane Wynne Willson (born 1933) is a British teacher, writer, campaigner and humanist. She was a vice-president and is now a patron of Humanists UK. She
Jane_Wynne_Willson
U.S. Founding Father, president from 1789 to 1797
Revolution: The Making of America's First Leader. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. ISBN 9781101874240. Misencik, Paul (2014). George Washington and the Half-King
George_Washington
American progressive news and opinion website
Observer. Marr, Dave (February 19, 2014). "Salon editor David Daley first Willson-Grady Digital Media Fellow". Grady College. Archived from the original
Salon.com
1985 studio album by The Church
Willson-Piper suddenly quit mid-tour after rising in-band tensions. On 10 July, The Church performed as a three-piece in Hamburg, Germany; Willson-Piper
Heyday_(The_Church_album)
Star at the centre of the Solar System
Bibcode:2021PEPS....8...40N. doi:10.1186/s40645-021-00430-x. ISSN 2197-4284. Willson, R. C.; Hudson, H. S. (1991). "The Sun's luminosity over a complete solar
Sun
1994 studio album by The Church
original members, Steve Kilbey and Marty Willson-Piper, plus Priest's drummer Jay Dee Daugherty. With the group's future uncertain, the members took time
Sometime_Anywhere
Park in Mount Vernon, New York
Willson's Woods Park is a park located in Mount Vernon, New York. The Park is owned by Westchester County and operated by its Department of Parks, Recreation
Willson's_Woods_Park
American Titanic survivor (1867–1932)
Broadway musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown with music and lyrics by Meredith Willson and book by Richard Morris is a fictionalized account of the life of Brown
Margaret_Brown
Queen of Scotland (1589–1619); Queen of England and Ireland (1603–1619)
(1970), p. 12. Willson (1963), p. 86. Williams (1970), p. 10. Willson (1963), pp. 87–88. Williams (1970), p. 6. Williams (1970), p. 14. Willson (1963), p. 88
Anne_of_Denmark
American family musical group
Sharpe Family Singers are an American family musical group from Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The group has been described as a contemporary version of The
Sharpe_Family_Singers
President of the United States from 1993 to 2001
the Middle East saw him sign the Iraq Liberation Act which gave aid to groups against Saddam Hussein. He also participated in the Oslo I Accord and Camp
Bill_Clinton
English rock band
subsequent bands XC-NN and Tin Star) to be replaced by The Church's Marty Willson-Piper. They went on to record Touched by Jesus in 1991 (which featured
All_About_Eve_(band)
Swedish progressive rock band
especially that of King Crimson. Since 2015 former The Church guitarist Marty Willson-Piper has been touring with the band. Vemod (1993) Nucleus (1995) From
Anekdoten
Founding Father, U.S. president from 1801 to 1809
member of the Flat Hat Club, the nation's oldest secret society, a small group whose members included St. George Tucker, Edmund Randolph, and James Innes
Thomas_Jefferson
1982 studio album by the Church
1960s psychedelia and the beginnings of guitarists Peter Koppes' and Marty Willson-Piper's trademark interplay. Lush keyboards, which often imitate strings
The_Blurred_Crusade
Italian model of sports car
April 2016. "1985 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S". Supercars.net. 14 April 2016. Willson, Quentin (1995). The Ultimate Classic Car Book. DK Publishing, Inc. ISBN 0-7894-0159-2
De_Tomaso_Pantera
Lieutenant (S) Joseph Reginald Frederick Williamson, RNVR. Mr. Ernest Henry Willson, Temporary Boatswain. Temporary Acting Sub-Lieutenant (Sp.) Ian Dennis
1946_New_Year_Honours_(MBE)
magistrates". Willson, p 201, p 209; Croft, p 156; "In seeking conformity, James gave a name and a purpose to nonconformity." Stewart, p 205. Willson, pp 213–215;
James VI and I and religious issues
James_VI_and_I_and_religious_issues
1963 studio album by the Beatles
"Devil in His Heart", albeit retitled "Devil in Her Heart", and Meredith Willson's "Till There Was You", although this recording was deemed unsatisfactory
With_the_Beatles
French actor (1935–2024)
where he met his future agent George Beaume. He was "spotted" by Henry Willson, who was in charge of recruiting new talent on behalf of the American film
Alain_Delon
American actor (1922–1999)
attended by David O. Selznick employee Henry Willson, an agent who was known for representing young actors. Willson signed McCown to a contract with Selznick's
Rory_Calhoun
1990 studio album by the Church
our music? What the hell happened? — Marty Willson-Piper All songs written by Kilbey/Koppes/Ploog/Willson-Piper except where noted. "Pharaoh" (3:54) "Metropolis"
Gold_Afternoon_Fix
Major League Baseball team season
December 16, 2025. Cerullo, Mac (December 21, 2025). "Red Sox acquire 1B Willson Contreras from Cardinals". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on
2026_Boston_Red_Sox_season
Barbershop quartet
bandleader Meredith Willson and his wife, Rini, hosted a radio program called Music Today; after listening to the Bills' records, Willson began to admire
Buffalo_Bills_(quartet)
British director and choreographer (born 1970)
Suzy Willson (born 1970) is a British director and choreographer. Willson is co-artistic director of London-based performance company Clod Ensemble. Willson
Suzy_Willson
candidates' forum". Pennsylvania-Capital Star. Retrieved March 7, 2024. Willson, Sarah; Benedetto, Matt (January 16, 2024). "First 10th Congressional District
2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Pennsylvania
2024_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Pennsylvania
American entomologist (1780–1798)
entomologist, and artist who helped his father, the polymath Charles Willson Peale, assemble the first scientific collection of zoological specimens
Titian_Ramsay_Peale_I
American lawyer and politician (born 1942)
and 50th governor of Missouri (1985–1993). He later founded The Ashcroft Group, a Washington D.C. lobbying firm. Ashcroft graduated from Hillcrest High
John_Ashcroft
American nonprofit organization
smaller group have a larger voice. Divisions are even larger groups of about four or more Districts. The main purpose of these "larger" groups (Districts—Divisions)
Sons_of_The_American_Legion
Filipino-American actor & singer (born 1973)
Unsinkable Molly Brown (The New Off-Broadway Cast Recording) Meredith Willson Michael Croiter, Michael Rafter, Dick Scanlan "Just Becuz" (The Cast of
Paolo_Montalban
American drama streaming television miniseries
Cantrell described her as "an ambitious up-and-comer". Jim Parsons as Henry Willson, a fictionalized version of the Hollywood talent agent whose clients included
Hollywood_(miniseries)
Scottish rock band (1979–1997)
Twins: Heaven or Las Vegas". cocteautwins.com. Retrieved 30 January 2025. Willson-Piper, Marty (18 April 2015). "19/4/15 - Yann Tiersen - Kala (Featuring
Cocteau_Twins
Fascisti women organization (1920–1945)
ISBN 978-0-7190-6617-7. Willson, Perry (4 February 2014). Peasant Women and Politics in Facist Italy: The Massaie Rurali. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-49704-9. Willson, P. (2022)
Fasci_Femminili
American artist
Harry Willson Watrous (17 September 1857 – 10 May 1940) was an American visual artist who received an academic education in France. His paintings included
Harry_Watrous
2024 box set by The Beatles
"Little Child" With the Beatles 1:46 3. "Till There Was You" Meredith Willson With the Beatles 2:12 4. "Hold Me Tight" With the Beatles 2:30 5. "I
The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums in Mono
The_Beatles:_1964_U.S._Albums_in_Mono
English business magnate (born 1950)
18 July 1950) is an English business magnate who co-founded the Virgin Group in 1970, and, as of 2016, controls five companies. Branson expressed his
Richard_Branson
Specific aspects of Benjamin Banneker's life and legacy
of TJ's connection with Banneker is treated in the Editorial Note to the group of documents under 30 Aug. 1791, but because of the obscured record it is
Mythology of Benjamin Banneker
Mythology_of_Benjamin_Banneker
American actor (1925–1985)
because of poor grades. After he sent talent scout Henry Willson a picture of himself in 1947, Willson took him on as a client and changed the young actor's
Rock_Hudson
Nephew of Needham B. Broughton. Father of J. Melville Broughton Jr. Alice Willson Broughton (1889–1980), First Lady of North Carolina as the wife of J. Melville
List of United States political families (B)
List_of_United_States_political_families_(B)
All-male a cappella group from Utah, US
category for o come, o come Emmanuel. John Luthy, vocal percussion/bass Mike Willson, bass John Huff, baritone (died January 2021) Rick Murdock, baritone Mike
Voice_Male
English rock band
1991, pp. 42–43. Fitch 2005, pp. 359–360: Peter Wynne-Willson; Mason 2005, pp. 78–79: Wynne-Willson updated the band's lighting rig with some innovative
Pink_Floyd
British engineer and suffragette
Laura Annie Willson MBE (née Buckley) (15 August 1877 – 17 April 1942) was an English engineer and suffragette, who was twice imprisoned for her political
Laura_Annie_Willson
British TV docusoap
film and documentary maker Francesca Joseph and was narrated by Quentin Willson, who would later present the similar Britain's Worst Driver. In October
Driving_School
2024 DC Studios miniseries
May 2024, when The Penguin was originally set to be released on Max, Sky Group acquired the broadcast rights to the series in selected European countries
The_Penguin_(TV_series)
Indigenous ethnic groups of the United States and Canada
Publishing. pp. 61–73. ISBN 978-1-322-01234-6. OCLC 909585876. Spielmann, Roger Willson (1998). 'You're so fat!' : exploring Ojibwe discourse. Toronto, Ont.: University
Anishinaabe
Crocodilian native to the Southeastern United States
American Mammals. New York, pg. 808. ISBN 978-0-679-44631-6. Dorcas, M. E.; Willson, J. D.; Reed, R. N.; Snow, R. W.; Rochford, M. R.; Miller, M. A.; Hart
American_alligator
American rock band (1975–1979)
com. April 1, 2009. Retrieved February 8, 2022. Goldsmith, Melissa U.D.; Willson, Paige A.; Fonseca, Anthony J. (2016). The Encyclopedia of Musicians and
The_Runaways
American video game executive
Stephen Clarke-Willson is an American video game executive. He served as the vice president of Virgin Interactive in the early 1990s. From 1990 to 1994
Stephen_Clarke-Willson
California Town". San Francisco Classical Voice. Retrieved 14 April 2025. Flora Willson (27 January 2025). "'It's really a very dark comedy': Festen, the explosive
2025_in_classical_music
American television sitcom (1993–2004)
Tortelli (played by Rhea Perlman), barflies Paul Krapence (played by Paul Willson) and Phil (played by Philip Perlman), and Cliff's old post-office nemesis
Frasier
British automotive company
bank consortium chaired by accountant William Willson. More detail on this period may be read at Willson's biography. The worldwide recession, lack of working
Aston_Martin
Group stage of 2024 Durand Cup
The 2024 IndianOil Durand Cup group stage will be played from July to 31 August 2024. A total of 24 teams, consisting 13 ISL clubs, 2 I-League clubs,
2024_Durand_Cup_group_stage
American astronomer
Lee Anne Willson (born 1947) is an American astronomer. Lee Anne Willson (nee Mordy) was born on March 14, 1947, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Willson was interested
Lee_Anne_Willson
Micronesian language of the Marshall Islands
[page needed]. Willson (2008), p. 15 Willson (2008), p. 16 Willson (2008), p. 17 Willson (2008), pp. 17–18 Willson (2008), p. 18 Willson (2008), pp. 19–21
Marshallese_language
Swedish indie rock band
has also collaborated with English guitarist and singer/songwriter Marty Willson-Piper on a project called MOAT. They are currently working on their second
Weeping_Willows_(band)
1994 studio album by Rockapella
studio and second holiday album by the a cappella group Rockapella. ForLife Records wanted the group to do a second Christmas album, but settled for a
Out_Cold_(album)
(1742–1818), their granddaughter Louise (1789–1841), and Gittings slaves working a wheat field. At Gittings Choice. By Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827).
Gittings_family
American guitarist and singer (1942–1995)
Sears at a benefit given for Vietnam Veteran and peace activist Brian Willson, who lost both legs below the knee when he attempted to block a train carrying
Jerry_Garcia
2007 studio album by The Smithereens
Harrison 2:33 8. "Little Child" 1:49 9. "Till There Was You" Meredith Willson 2:14 10. "Hold Me Tight" 2:33 11. "I Wanna Be Your Man" 2:07 12. "Not
Meet_The_Smithereens!
Misogynistic online harassment campaign
"Reflections on the casual games market in a post-GamerGate world". In Willson, Michele; Leaver, Tama (eds.). Social, Casual and Mobile Games: The Changing
Gamergate
Type of therapy to improve mental health
Health Problems. Chichester, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 978-0-470-97175-8. Willson R, Branch R (2006). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies. Wiley.
Cognitive_behavioral_therapy
British record label
Virgin Records is a British record label owned by Universal Music Group. They were originally founded as a British independent record label in 1972 by
Virgin_Records
Proposed garden in Washington, D.C.
Neumann Annie Oakley Jesse Owens Rosa Parks George S. Patton Jr.* Charles Willson Peale William Penn Oliver Hazard Perry John J. Pershing Edgar Allan Poe
National Garden of American Heroes
National_Garden_of_American_Heroes
Painter from the United States (1774–1825)
Maryland, the fifth child, though eldest surviving, of the painter Charles Willson Peale and his first wife Rachel Brewer. He grew up in Philadelphia, and
Raphaelle_Peale
Former British video game publisher
Avalon Interactive Group, Ltd., formerly known as Virgin Interactive (Entertainment), was a British video game distributor based within Europe that formerly
Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Virgin_Interactive_Entertainment
Genre of rock music
magazine". Soundsphere magazine. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2026. Willson, Tayler (22 May 2017). "11 forgotten indie bands that shaped your '00s
Grunge
WILLSON GROUP
WILLSON GROUP
Girl/Female
English American
Slender;graceful. From the willow tree noted for slender graceful branches and leaves.
Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, and northern Irish
English, Scottish, and northern Irish : patronymic from the personal name Will, a very common medieval short form of William.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, Jamaican
Will Helmet; Protect; Tree Name; Freedom; Name of a Slender and Graceful Wood Tree; Willow Tree
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Wickson.
Boy/Male
British, English
Son of Gilbert
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Tilson.
Male
English
English patronymic surname transferred to forename use, WILSON means "son of Will."Â
Male
English
English form of Welsh Dylan, DILLON means "great sea."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Wilson.
Boy/Male
Australian, Jamaican
Willow Tree
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Belson or an altered spelling of Billson, a patronymic from Bill 1.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Tilson.
Surname or Lastname
English or Scottish
English or Scottish : unexplained. This has the form of a habitational name, but no such place has been identified. It may be an altered form of Willison, or possibly a habitational name from Willesden, now part of North London.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived in an area where willows grew or by a conspicuous willow tree, from an unattested Old English word, wilig.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Willman.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the personal name Will.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Gilson.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : metronymic or patronymic from Hill 2.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Melson.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.Thomas Woolson, from England, settled in Cambridge, MA, before 1660.
WILLSON GROUP
WILLSON GROUP
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Welborn.
Boy/Male
Tamil
A name of Lord Shiva, One who has matted hair
Boy/Male
Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Mythological, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Saint; Matted Hair; Lord Shiva; Saintly
Girl/Female
Indian, Modern
Pretty
Girl/Female
Australian, Czechoslovakian, German, Greek, Polish
Harvester
Girl/Female
Tamil
Aparoopa | அபாரூபா
Extremely beautiful
Girl/Female
Muslim
A companion of prophet (Saw)
Girl/Female
Tamil
Kaslunira | கஸà¯à®²à¯à®‚நீரா
Grape, Belonging to kashmir
Girl/Female
African, Arabic, Muslim, Swahili
Symmetry
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Radiant; Brilliant of the Religion (Islam)
WILLSON GROUP
WILLSON GROUP
WILLSON GROUP
WILLSON GROUP
WILLSON GROUP
n.
The willow; willow twigs.
n.
A thorny European shrub (Hippophae rhamnoides) resembling a willow.
a.
Having the color of the willow; resembling the willow; willowy.
n.
A million ergs; a megerg.
n.
A million webers.
n.
Any tree or shrub of the genus Salix, including many species, most of which are characterized often used as an emblem of sorrow, desolation, or desertion. "A wreath of willow to show my forsaken plight." Sir W. Scott. Hence, a lover forsaken by, or having lost, the person beloved, is said to wear the willow.
n.
A machine in which cotton or wool is opened and cleansed by the action of long spikes projecting from a drum which revolves within a box studded with similar spikes; -- probably so called from having been originally a cylindrical cage made of willow rods, though some derive the term from winnow, as denoting the winnowing, or cleansing, action of the machine. Called also willy, twilly, twilly devil, and devil.
n.
According to the French and American method of numeration, a thousand millions, or 1,000,000,000; according to the English method, a million millions, or 1,000,000,000,000. See Numeration.
n.
The quotient of a unit divided by one million; one of a million equal parts.
n.
Willow.
n.
A million coulombs.
n.
A million amperes.
n.
A willow. See Willow, n., 2.
n.
Any plant of the order Salicaceae, or the Willow family.
n.
A species of willow.
v. t.
To open and cleanse, as cotton, flax, or wool, by means of a willow. See Willow, n., 2.
n.
Same as Willow-weed.
n.
A thousand millions; -- called also billion. See Billion.