DictionaryRoot: willa
Old English
willa
pleasure, desire
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adjective / verb / interjection / noun
welcome
WEL-kum/wˈɛlkʌm/
Received or accepted with pleasure.
Etymology
Willa and cuma together described a guest whose coming suited someone’s wishes. From greeting such a guest, welcome broadened to describe anything received gladly, including events and offers.