WHINGER

Etymology 1

Noun

whinger (plural whingers)

One who whinges.

Synonyms

• See also complainer

Etymology 2

Noun

whinger (plural whingers)

(obsolete, Scotland) A whinyard.

Source: Wiktionary


Whing"er, n. Etym: [See Whinyard.]

Definition: A kind of hanger or sword used as a knife at meals and as a weapon. [Scot. & Prov. Eng.] The chief acknowledged that he had corrected her with his whinger. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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