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Historic house in Virginia, United States
Willson House, also known as Tuckaway and Wee Dornoch, is a historic home located near Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1812, and
Willson_House
City in Ontario, Canada
Woodstock ON, N4S 6E9, CANADA. The home was built in 1895 by Thomas "Carbide" Willson, inventor of the first commercial calcium-carbide process for the manufacturer
Woodstock,_Ontario
American talent agent (1911–1978)
Henry Leroy Willson (July 31, 1911 – November 2, 1978) was an American Hollywood talent agent who played a large role in developing the beefcake craze
Henry_Willson
Lake located within Gatineau Park of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
fertilizer plant built by Thomas "Carbide" Willson during the 1900s. In 1981, Willson's former summer home (the Willson House) on Meech Lake was converted into
Meech_Lake
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
Courtney 2024, p. 114. Willson 1963, p. 85. Stewart 2003, pp. 107–110. Smuts, R. Malcolm (2005). "Britain, Denmark-Norway and the House of Stuart, 1603-1660:
James_VI_and_I
American actor
improvisational theatre. Willson has appeared on shows including Laverne & Shirley as Eraserhead in episode "A Date with Eraserhead", and Full House as Stu in episode
Paul_Willson
Federal park in Gatineau, Quebec
Government of Canada maintains a conference centre at Meech Lake, known as Willson House, the site of meetings leading to a failed attempt to reform Canada's
Gatineau_Park
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Belfield, also known as the Charles Willson Peale House, was the home of Charles Willson Peale from 1810 to 1826, and was declared a National Historic
Belfield_(Philadelphia)
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
Canadian inventor (1860–1915)
Thomas Leopold "Carbide" Willson (March 14, 1860 – December 20, 1915) was a Canadian inventor. Willson was born on a farm near Princeton, Canada West
Thomas_Willson
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
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
House in Raleigh, North Carolina
Governor J. Melville Broughton and First Lady Alice Willson Broughton. The Jolly-Broughton House is located at 929 Holt Drive in the Hayes Barton Historic
Jolly-Broughton_House
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Tankersley Tavern, Thorn Hill, Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church, and Willson House. Lexington Carriage Company The News-Gazette is the weekly community
Lexington,_Virginia
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
niece, Harriet Lane, who sold it in 1884 to George Willson. It was inherited by a relative of Willson's in 1929. Wheatland was put up for sale again after
Wheatland (James Buchanan House)
Wheatland_(James_Buchanan_House)
Union soldier and Montana merchant
Lester Sebastion Willson (June 16, 1839 – January 26, 1919) was a U.S. Civil War officer in the Union Army, Assistant Quartermaster General of New York
Lester_S._Willson
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)
Willson House
National Register of Historic Places listings in Rockbridge County, Virginia
National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Rockbridge_County,_Virginia
Prime Minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993
conference with the ten provincial premiers for April 30, 1987, at Willson House, located on the shores of Meech Lake, Quebec, in the Gatineau Hills
Brian_Mulroney
Grade II listed building in Lincolnshire, England
England is a country house dating from the mid-19th century. It was designed by William Burn in 1842 for Anthony Peacock Willson. Inherited by the Cracroft-Amcotts
South_Rauceby_Hall
American screenwriter (1890–1974)
books, novels, and short stories. Willson was born in Estherville, Iowa to John David Willson, a lawyer, and Rosalie Willson née Reiniger, a primary school
Dixie_Willson
English region of the BBC
served by a small television and radio studio based on the top floor of Willson House on Derby Road in Nottingham. This studio supplied live reporter pieces
BBC_East_Midlands
Series of proposed amendments to the Constitution of Canada
called a conference with provincial premiers for April 30, 1987, at Willson House, on the shores of Meech Lake, Quebec, in the Gatineau Hills. In contrast
Meech_Lake_Accord
Historic site in Wimbledon Park, London
grounds and planted the famous fig walk. His successor, Samuel Willson, who bought the house for £6,000 in 1882, carried on the works, adding two-storey
Wimbledon_Manor_House
American series of comedy short films
gov. Retrieved August 24, 2018. Doctorow, E.L. (1975). Ragtime. Random House. ISBN 0394469011. "The Sellout". Kirkus Reviews. January 1, 2015. Archived
Our_Gang
(1812–1889) was an Upper Canadian Quaker sect under the leadership of David Willson, known also as 'Davidites', who separated during the War of 1812 from the
The_Children_of_Peace
American architect (1877–1956)
Fred Fielding Willson (November 11, 1877 – August 13, 1956), most commonly known as Fred F. Willson, was an architect in Bozeman, Montana, who designed
Fred_F._Willson
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
Historic house in Rhode Island, United States
moved into this house in the 1890s. In 1905, Aldrich had his preferred architects, Stone, Carpenter & Willson, thoroughly remodel the house. The most notable
Nelson_W._Aldrich_House
Canadian politician
Crowell Willson (1815 – October 12, 1894) was a Canadian farmer and political figure. He represented Middlesex East in the House of Commons of Canada as
Crowell_Willson
1795 painting by Charles Willson Peale
morph. The painting was in Charles Willson Peale's own Philadelphia Museum as the venue took different forms and was housed at different locations in Philadelphia
The_Staircase_Group
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
American lawyer and legislator (1724–1806)
represented Frederick, Hampshire, and Augusta counties as a member of the House of Burgesses of Virginia. In addition, Jones also served as the King's Attorney
Gabriel_Jones_(politician)
House elections for the 50th U.S. Congress
The 1886 United States House of Representatives elections were held for the most part on November 2, 1886, with three states holding theirs early between
1886 United States House of Representatives elections
1886_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
Guinean-American entrepreneur and property owner
1796 after 44 years held in bondage. James Alexander Simpson and Charles Willson Peale painted his portrait, Peale's being held in the Philadelphia Museum
Yarrow_Mamout
now. UK Parliament: "Union of the Crowns". Croft 2003, pp. 52–54, 61. Willson 1963, pp. 249–253. Green 1970, p. 90. UK Parliament: "Key Dates". Westminster
List_of_British_monarchs
State capitol building of Maryland, United States
at Yorktown by Charles Willson Peale; the work was commissioned by the Maryland Legislature in 1783 and added to the State House collection the following
Maryland_State_House
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)
House elections for the 53rd U.S. Congress
The 1892 United States House of Representatives elections were held for the most part on November 8, 1892, with Oregon, Maine, and Vermont holding theirs
1892 United States House of Representatives elections
1892_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
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
1957 song by Meredith Willson
"Shipoopi" is a song in the 1957 musical The Music Man by Meredith Willson. The song is sung by the character of Marcellus Washburn, a friend of con man
Shipoopi
House elections for the 51st U.S. Congress
The 1888 United States House of Representatives elections were held for the most part on November 6, 1888, with three states holding theirs early between
1888 United States House of Representatives elections
1888_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
Historic house in Rhode Island, United States
also topped by a low balustrade. The house was designed by Stone, Carpenter & Willson, Providence architects. The house was listed on the National Register
Samuel_B._Conant_House
Walter Willson House
National Register of Historic Places listings in Codington County, South Dakota
National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Codington_County,_South_Dakota
American artist and museum keeper (1778–1860)
third of six surviving children (11 had died) to Rachel Brewer and Charles Willson Peale, in Bucks County. His father was also a notable artist, and named
Rembrandt_Peale
French noble family
François Alexandre Frédéric of La Rochefoucauld (1747–1827). Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827), artist (c. 1794–1797). Alexandre-François married Adélaïde
House_of_La_Rochefoucauld
House elections for the 49th U.S. Congress
The 1884 United States House of Representatives elections were held for the most part on November 4, 1884, with four states holding theirs early between
1884 United States House of Representatives elections
1884_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
Canadian journalist
Charles Willson Woodside (1905 – May 29, 1991) was a Canadian journalist well-known for his World War II reporting. He was also an author and a professor
Willson_Woodside
1819 painting by Charles Willson Peale
Mamout created by Charles Willson Peale in 1819. It is currently housed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Charles Willson Peale was an American painter
Portrait_of_Yarrow_Mamout
English family of painters
John Joseph Willson, his sister Hannah Willson, his wife Emilie Dorothy Hilliard, and their four children, Michael Anthony Hilliard Willson, twins Margaret
Willson_Group
Early C20 businessman and legislator in British India
Sir Walter Stuart James Willson (16 November 1876 – 16 April 1952) was an Dublin-born business man and banker in British India who became a member of
Walter_Willson
Complex of buildings in Romney, Virginia
The Wilson-Wodrow-Mytinger House is a complex of three structures, built between the 1740s and 1780s, in Romney, West Virginia, United States. The clerk's
Wilson-Wodrow-Mytinger_House
RAFVR. T. Williams (110602), RAFVR. W. G. Williams (114101), RAFVR. L. H. Willson (120720), RAFVR. C. M. Wolstenholme (117881), RAFVR. D. P. Wood (146736)
1946 New Year Honours (Mentioned in Dispatches)
1946_New_Year_Honours_(Mentioned_in_Dispatches)
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)
State capitol building of Oregon, US
territorial government for this purpose from pioneer and Salem founder W. H. Willson. Construction was temporarily halted after the legislation to move the
Oregon_State_Capitol
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
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
US presidential office in the White House
Washington – usually the Rembrandt Peale Porthole portrait or the Charles Willson Peale three-quarter-length portrait – over the mantel at the north end
Oval_Office
1767 General Washington, Commander of the Continental Army by Charles Willson Peale, 1776 Benjamin Franklin by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, 1777 Mrs. Richard
Art_in_the_White_House
Former museum in Philadelphia
Museum was an early museum in Philadelphia started by the painter Charles Willson Peale and continued by his family. It opened in 1784 as an art museum and
Peale's_Philadelphia_Museum
United States historic place in Reading, Pennsylvania
transform lives through unique interactions with art.” Located in the former Willson Goggle Factory building, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts features eight
GoggleWorks
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
2005 studio album by The Saints
Tea With Aphrodite" (Bailey, Wijnberg) - 2:57 "Passing Strange" (Bailey, Willson-Piper) - 5:06 "Garden Dark" - 7:19 "Where Is My Monkey?" (Bailey, Wilkinson)
Nothing Is Straight in My House
Nothing_Is_Straight_in_My_House
American newspaper publisher (1863–1951)
the two nations. In 1903, 40-year-old Hearst married Millicent Veronica Willson (1882–1974), a 21-year-old chorus girl, in New York City. The couple had
William_Randolph_Hearst
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
American painter (1749–1831)
and still life paintings, and a younger brother of noted painter Charles Willson Peale. Peale was born in Chestertown, Maryland, the second child, after
James_Peale
Historic house in Rhode Island, United States
eastern porch and three-story octagonal tower. The house was designed by Stone, Carpenter & Willson, a prominent local architecture firm, for Mason, a
Israel_B._Mason_House
American museum administrator and painter
artist. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of artist-naturalist Charles Willson Peale. Due to his weak eyesight, he did not practice painting seriously
Rubens_Peale
American politician (born 1939)
75th governor of New Hampshire from 1983 to 1989 and as the 14th White House chief of staff under President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1991. Born
John_H._Sununu
American poet
Elizabeth Conwell Smith Willson (April 26, 1842 – October 13, 1864) was an American poet from the U.S. state of Indiana. George D. Prentice, the editor
Elizabeth Conwell Smith Willson
Elizabeth_Conwell_Smith_Willson
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
Indonesian coffee house chain
Coffee was funded by East Ventures, a venture capital firm established by Willson Cuaca. In August 2018, they opened their second store on Jalan Senopati
Fore_Coffee
BBC social history documentary series
house's first occupant, William Bruce painted by Michael Anthony Hilliard Willson ("Bob") in 1890 or 1891 Series 5, subtitled Two Cities at War, takes a
A_House_Through_Time
Sharon's history museum
Willson on whose property it was built. Other restored buildings include David Willson's Study, which is a smaller building. The Ebenezer Doan house of
Sharon_Temple
American musical
American composer and playwright Meredith Willson. It was Willson's final musical. The book was by Willson and Richard Morris with additional material
1491_(musical)
American media franchise
The strips were primarily written by Chris Weber and edited by Karen Willson, with distribution in the U.S. and worldwide in countries such as Brazil
Masters_of_the_Universe
U.S. Founding Father and president from 1789 to 1797
and Indian War from 1754 to 1763. He was later elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses, and opposed the perceived oppression of the American colonists
George_Washington
1984 compilation album by the Church
Miles" (Kilbey/Willson-Piper) "Maybe These Boys..." (Kilbey) "Into My Hands" (Kilbey) "A Month of Sundays" (Kilbey) "Volumes" (Willson-Piper) "Shadow
Remote_Luxury_(album)
Canadian politician
Mark Willson Rose (5 March 1924 – 8 March 2008) was a New Democratic Party politician in Canada, active on both the federal and provincial levels. He
Mark_Rose_(politician)
David Willson (1778–1866) was a religious and political leader who founded the Quaker sect known as, 'The Children of Peace' or 'Davidites,' based at
David_Willson_(Quaker)
Ruined medieval complex in Lincoln, UK
dependent on the work of Edward James Willson, who was surveyor to the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral. Willson produced detailed surveys of the ruins
Lincoln Medieval Bishop's Palace
Lincoln_Medieval_Bishop's_Palace
Plant in presidential office in the White House
the window to the White House Rose Garden to the plant's left. The ivy's location on the mantel, directly beneath Charles Willson Peale's presidential portrait
Oval_Office_Swedish_ivy
African-American visual artist
Philadelphia Museum. He was associated with Philadelphia-based artist Charles Willson Peale. Moses Williams was born into slavery circa 1777 in Philadelphia
Moses_Williams_(artist)
United States historic place
politician who dominated state politics of the period. The main estate house is a sprawling stone French Renaissance structure with lavish interior decoration
Aldrich_Mansion
British luxury fashion house
Collection Featuring Kano". Numéro Netherlands. Retrieved 2 May 2023. Willson, Tayler (17 April 2023). "Kano's A Burberry Boy Now". HIGHSNOBIETY. WW
Burberry
American politician (born 1978)
August 28, 2025. "The White House Announces Regional Finalists for the 2006-2007 White House Fellowships". The White House. February 27, 2006. Archived
Wes_Moore
Grade I listed military museum in the United Kingdom
until 1738. The house was renamed after his victory at the Battle of Quebec. It was occupied in 1911 by Canadian author Henry Beckles Willson and his family
Quebec_House
Mythical trousers in Icelandic folklore
Móhúsa-Skotta (Skotta of Peathouse"), also recorded by Jón Árnason Margaret Willson writes that a rumour of owning "demon's pants" to accumulate wealth was
Nábrók
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
Founding Father, U.S. president from 1801 to 1809
the permanent White House hostess. She was also in charge of the completion of the White House mansion. Dolley served as White House hostess for the rest
Thomas_Jefferson
Scots noble family
future United Kingdom. Willson, David Harris (1967). King James VI and I. New York: Oxford University Press. pp. 32–33. Willson 1967, p. 15. Wikimedia
Stewart_of_Darnley
American merchant and politician (1725–1781)
(July 7, 1725 – December 7, 1781) was an American merchant, member of the House of Burgesses and a Colonel during the American Revolutionary War. He lived
Fielding_Lewis
Historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
also rebuilt during this period. From 1802 to 1827, artist Charles Willson Peale housed his Philadelphia Museum of natural history specimens, including the
Independence_Hall
British princess (1783–1810)
Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 1. London: Smith, Elder & Co. p. 366. Willson 1907, p. 550. Hibbert 2000, p. 396. Panton 2011, p. 46. Roberts, Jane (1997)
Princess Amelia of the United Kingdom
Princess_Amelia_of_the_United_Kingdom
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
American actor (1936–2020)
Invented Rock Hudson: The Pretty Boys and Dirty Deals of Henry Willson, agent Henry Willson saw Saxon's picture on the cover of a detective magazine, where
John_Saxon
Charitable organization in Woodland Hills, California, United States
R. Wheeler (1905–1990) Dick Wilson (1916–2007)[citation needed] Henry Willson (1911–1978) Edward Winter (1937–2001) Estelle Winwood (1883–1984) Than
Motion Picture & Television Fund
Motion_Picture_&_Television_Fund
Governor of Utah since 2021
was elected as a Sanpete County commissioner. He was elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 2012. In October 2013, Governor Gary Herbert appointed
Spencer_Cox
1992 video game
According to Virgin Interactive Entertainment vice president Stephen Clarke-Willson in 1998, the development of Dune II began when Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Dune_II
WILLSON HOUSE
WILLSON HOUSE
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 spelling of Tilson.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Willman.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Wilson.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Belson or an altered spelling of Billson, a patronymic from Bill 1.
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.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Gilson.
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 of Tilson.
Boy/Male
Australian, Jamaican
Willow Tree
Boy/Male
British, English
Son of Gilbert
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Melson.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Wickson.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the personal name Will.
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 : unexplained.Thomas Woolson, from England, settled in Cambridge, MA, before 1660.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : metronymic or patronymic from Hill 2.
Girl/Female
English American
Slender;graceful. From the willow tree noted for slender graceful branches and leaves.
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
WILLSON HOUSE
WILLSON HOUSE
Boy/Male
Australian, Basque, French, Gaelic, German, Irish, Latin
Handsome; Rock; Comely
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
Happiness; Advancement
Girl/Female
Biblical
A tower.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Christian, Danish, French, German, Hebrew, Swedish
Female Warrior; Graceful Battle-maid; Enjoyment; Combination of Lou and Ana
Girl/Female
Tamil
A woman with luxurious hair
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Unprecedented; Amazing; Admirable; Unique
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Keren-happuch, KERENHAPUCH means "horn of antimony," a black paint used for eye-shadow.
Girl/Female
Scandinavian
Ing's abundance. Feminine of Ing who was Norse mythological god of the earth's fertility.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Saintly
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
The Sky
WILLSON HOUSE
WILLSON HOUSE
WILLSON HOUSE
WILLSON HOUSE
WILLSON HOUSE
n.
A thousand millions; -- called also billion. See Billion.
n.
A million webers.
n.
A million amperes.
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.
Any plant of the order Salicaceae, or the Willow family.
n.
A million coulombs.
n.
A species of willow.
n.
The willow; willow twigs.
v. t.
To open and cleanse, as cotton, flax, or wool, by means of a willow. See Willow, n., 2.
n.
The quotient of a unit divided by one million; one of a million equal parts.
n.
A thorny European shrub (Hippophae rhamnoides) resembling a willow.
a.
Having the color of the willow; resembling the willow; willowy.
n.
A willow. See Willow, n., 2.
n.
Same as Willow-weed.
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 million ergs; a megerg.
n.
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.