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WYND
Etymology
Noun
wynd (plural wynds)
(chiefly Scotland) A narrow lane, alley or path, especially one between houses.
(Ireland, dated) A stack of hay.
Synonyms
• (narrow lane): See Thesaurus:alley
• (stack of hay): hayrick, haystack
Anagrams
• W.D.N.Y.
Source: Wiktionary
Wynd, n. Etym: [See Wind to turn.]
Definition: A narrow lane or alley. [Scot.] Jamieson. The narrow wynds, or alleys, on each side of the street. Bryant.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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