WITHWIND

Etymology

Noun

withwind (countable and uncountable, plural withwinds)

A kind of bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis).

Source: Wiktionary


With"wind`, n. Etym: [AS. wiedhowinde.] (Bot.)

Definition: A kind of bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis). He bare a burden ybound with a broad list, In a withewyndes wise ybounden about. Piers Plowman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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