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