a. Obs. rare. [f. WILL sb.1 + north. ME. gern, a. ON. gjarn YERN a.
This word or a corresp. *wilȝern survived in 17th c. north. dial. willern (Ray).]
Wilful, perverse.
c. 1325. Metr. Hom., 61. Godd … gert them lef thair wilgern werk.
