SPINNIEST

Adjective

spinniest

superlative form of spinny: most spinny

Source: Wiktionary


SPINNY

Spin"ny, n.; pl. Spinnies. Etym: [OF. espinaye,espinoye, espinei, espanoi, F. épinaie, from L. spinetum a thicket of thorns, fr. spina a thorn. See Spine.]

Definition: A small thicket or grove with undergrowth; a clump of trees. [Written also spinney, and spinny.] The downs rise steep, crowned with black fir spinnies. C. Kingsley.

Spin"ny, a. Etym: [Cf. Spiny, a.]

Definition: Thin and long; slim; slender. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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