windle
[ win-dl, win-l ]
nounScot. and North England.
a measure of corn, wheat, or other commodities equal to approximately three bushels, but varying in different regions.
Origin of windle
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How to use windle in a sentence
I append Dr. Windles most kind and courteous reply for the benefit of my readers.
The Gunpowder Plot and Lord Mounteagle's Letter | Henry Hawkes Spink Jr."Nothing will induce me ever to let Windles," she said with finality, and rose significantly.
The Girl on the Boat | Pelham Grenville WodehouseHe could not know that the subject of letting Windles for the summer was one which had long since begun to infuriate Mrs. Hignett.
The Girl on the Boat | Pelham Grenville WodehouseInvited down to Windles for the day, Mr. Bennett had fallen in love with the place, and had begged her to name her own price.
The Girl on the Boat | Pelham Grenville WodehouseMr. Rufus Bennett stood at the window of the drawing-room of Windles, looking out.
The Girl on the Boat | Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
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