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whinyard |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Whinyard \Whin"yard\, n. [Cf. Prov. E. & Scot. whingar, whinger; perhaps from AS winn contention, war + geard, gyrd, a staff, rod, yard; or cf AS hw[=i]nan to whistle, E. whine.] 1. A sword, or hanger. [Obs.] 2. [From the shape of the bill.] (Zo["o]l) a The shoveler. [Prov. Eng.] b The poachard. [Prov. Eng.]
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