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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