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wintle
[ win-tl ]
noun
- a rolling or staggering motion.
verb (used without object)
- to roll or swing back and forth.
- to tumble over; capsize.
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Example Sentences
The theory was by no means adopted by Bessie's parents; and the name of Blossom was used by Mr. Wintle only.
Mr. Wintle gave his little grand-daughter a new name after her loss of sight.
Mr. Wintle interdicted two or three, but amongst the rest his grandchildren were at liberty to select.
But Mr. Wintle would not trust her alone with Toby, and there was always a servant to walk or run by his side.
Mr. Wintle gave it to the servant who was to walk out with her, and who read aloud as she walked.
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