wynd
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of wynd
1375–1425; late Middle English ( Scots ) wynde, Old English gewind winding path. See wind 2
Example Sentences
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And Tor- wynd ... it was the cold claimed him.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
The night that Tor- wynd ... my boy, he ...”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
In saying these words Robin turned hastily into the wynd that led to the clachan, laughing in his sleeve, leaving the brave cavalier in a sore state o' dread and wonderment.
From Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters by Galt, John
The narrow wynd was as dark as pitch, save where the light of a chance torch showed crowded forms and snarling faces, while the din and tumult were enough to daunt the boldest.
From My Lady Rotha A Romance by Weyman, Stanley J.
For, as we came by the side port of Holyroodhouse, and took the left wynd which leads to the kirkyard, it seemed that I heard the sound of footsteps coming after me.
From The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)
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