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Terwilliger Surname Origin
Dutch, 'Der Willikeur,' a by-law, a statute. 'Der willige-waar,' serviceable ware, or ware that sells well.
Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857.
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