wynd

American  

[wahynd] / waɪnd /

noun

Chiefly Scot.

1. a narrow street or alley.

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wynd British  

/ waɪnd /

noun

1. a narrow lane or alley

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Etymology

Origin of wynd

1375–1425; late Middle English ( Scots ) wynde, Old English gewind winding path. See wind ²

Example Sentences

Cables Wynd House gets a passing mention as the childhood home of Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson in Irvine Welsh's 1993 novel, but for modern tenants, issues are far from fictional.

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The Cables Wynd House Residents Group presented a report to the council last month.

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Libberton's Wynd, in the heart of the old city, was demolished to make way for George IV Bridge in the 1830s – but part of the street still remains.

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Libberton's Wynd was first referred to in the late 15th Century, but had been demolished by 1835.

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Libberton's Wynd was the route from the Cowgate to Edinburgh's gallows in a section of the Royal Mile called The Lawnmarket - before it was demolished to make way for the bridge.

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