WILL (4)

Will, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Willed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Willing. Indic. present I will, thou willeth, he wills; we, ye, they will.] [[Cf. AS. willian. See Will, n.]] 1. 1. To form a distinct volition of; to determine by an act of choice; to ordain; to decree. “What she will to do or say.” Milton.
By all law and reason, that which the Parliament will not, is no more established in this kingdom. Milton. Two things he willeth, that we should be good, and that we should be happy. Barrow. 2. 2. To enjoin or command, as that which is determined by an act of volition; to direct; to order.
They willed me say so, madam. Shak. Send for music, And will the cooks to use their best of cunning To please the palate. Beau. & Fl. As you go, will the lord mayor . . . To attend our further pleasure presently. J. Webster. 3. 3. To give or direct the disposal of by testament; to bequeath; to devise; as, to will one's estate to a child; also, to order or direct by testament; as, he willed that his nephew should have his watch.