Kindly feeling for worthy Shakespeare (8)
I believe the answer is:
goodwill
'kindly feeling' is the definition.
'worthy shakespeare' is the wordplay.
'worthy' becomes 'good' (associated in meaning).
'shakespeare' becomes 'will' (William Shakespeare).
'good'+'will'='GOODWILL'
'for' is the link.
(Other definitions for goodwill that I've seen before include "Benevolence" , "compassion" , "friendly attitude" , "intangible asset" , "Disposition to kindness" .)