"wynd" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /waɪnd/ Forms: wynds [plural]
Rhymes: -aɪnd Etymology: From Middle English wynde, probably from wynden (“to wind, proceed, go”). Compare also Old English ġewind; Old Norse venda. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|wynde}} Middle English wynde, {{m|enm|wynden||to wind, proceed, go}} wynden (“to wind, proceed, go”), {{cog|ang|ġewind}} Old English ġewind, {{cog|non|venda}} Old Norse venda Head templates: {{en-noun}} wynd (plural wynds)
  1. (chiefly Scotland, Northumbria) A narrow lane, alley or path, especially one between houses. Tags: Northumbria, Scotland Categories (topical): Roads Synonyms: alley
    Sense id: en-wynd-en-noun-VhW90vZG Disambiguation of Roads: 87 13 Categories (other): Northumbrian English, Scottish English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54
  2. (Ireland, dated) A stack of hay. Tags: Ireland, dated Categories (topical): Agriculture Synonyms: hayrick, haystack
    Sense id: en-wynd-en-noun-TPdqteU~ Disambiguation of Agriculture: 35 65 Categories (other): Irish English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54

Inflected forms

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