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An American Dictionary of the English Language

by Noah Webster

Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)

Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865

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  1. Wind'-sāil, n.p. 1517(Naut.) A wide tube or funnel of canvas, used to convey a stream of air into the lower apartments of a ship. 2. The sail or vane of a windmill.
  2. Wind'seed, n.p. 1517(Bot.) A plant of the genus Arctotis. Lee.
  3. Wind'-shāke, n.p. 1517A crack in the body of a tree, supposed to be the effect of violent winds. Halliwell.
  4. Wind'-shōck, n.p. 1517A wind-shake.
  5. Wind'-side, n.p. 1517The side next the wind; the windward side. [Rare.] E. B. Browning.
  6. Wind'sor-châir, n.p. 1517A kind of strong, plain, polished wooden chair. Simmonds.
  7. Wind'sor-sōap, n.p. 1517A scented soap well known for its excellence. Simmonds.
  8. Wind'-sŭck'er, n.p. 1517A wind-hover. See WIND-HOVER. B. Jonson.
  9. Wind'-tight, a.p. 1517So tight as to prevent the passing of wind.
  10. Wind'ward, n.p. 1517The point from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward. To lay an anchor to the windward (Fig.), to adopt previous or anticipatory measures for success or security.
  11. Wind'ward, a.p. 1517Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the windward shrouds.
  12. Wind'ward, adv.p. 1517Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.
  13. Wind'y, a.p. 1517Consisting of wind. “Blown with the windy tempest of my soul.” Shak. 2. Next the wind; windward. “It keeps on the windy side of care.” Shak. 3. Tempestuous; boisterous; as, windy weather. 4. Serving…
  14. Wīne, n.p. 1517The fermented juice of grapes; a beverage prepared from grapes by squeezing out their juice, and allowing it to ferment. Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging, and whosoever is deceived thereby is…
  15. Wine'-bāg, n.p. 1517A bag or bottle made of skin for containing wine.
  16. Wine'-bīb'ber, n.p. 1517One who drinks much wine; a great drinker. Prov. xxiii. 20.
  17. Wine'-bĭs'cuit, n.p. 1517A kind of sweet biscuit served with wine.
  18. Wine'-cāsk, n.p. 1517A cask in which wine is or has been kept.
  19. Wine'-cēl'lar, n.p. 1517A cellar in which wine is stored.
  20. Wine'-cōol'er, n.p. 1517A vessel of porous earthen-ware used to cool wine by the evaporation of water which takes place round the bottle or decanter; also, a stand for wine-bottles, containing ice.
  21. Wine'-glāss, n.p. 1517A small glass in which wine is drank.
  22. Wine'-grōw'er, n.p. 1517One who cultivates a vineyard and makes wine. Simmonds.
  23. Wine'less, a.p. 1517Destitute of wine; as, wineless life.
  24. Wine'-meas'ure, n.p. 1517The measure by which wines and other spirits are sold, smaller than beer measure.
  25. Wine'-mēr'chant, n.p. 1517A merchant who deals in wines.
  26. Wine'-prĕss, n.p. 1517A machine or apparatus in which grapes are pressed.
  27. Wine'-skin, n.p. 1517A bottle or bag of skin, used, in various countries, for carrying wine.
  28. Wine'-stōne, n.p. 1517The deposit of crude tartar, or argal, on the interior of wine-casks.
  29. Wine'-vault, n.p. 1517A vault where wine is stored. 2. A place where wine is served at the bar, or at tables; a dram-shop. Dickens.
  30. Wine'-whey, n.p. 1517A mixture of wine, milk, and water. Dunglison.
  31. Wing, n.p. 1517One of two anterior limbs of a fowl, corresponding to the arms of a man, and used for flying, except in the case of a few species of fowls, by which they are used only as an assistance in running.…
  32. Wing, v. t.p. 1518To furnish with wings; to enable to fly, or to move with celerity. Who heaves old ocean, and who wings the storms. Pope. 2. To supply with wings or side-pieces. The main battle which on either side…
  33. Wing'-ēase, n.p. 1518(Entom.) The case or shell which covers the wings of coleopterous insects, as the beetle, and the like. Booth.
  34. Wing'-cōv'ert, n.p. 1518(Ornith.) A feather covering part of the fore-arm of a bird; a secondary.
  35. Winged, p. a.p. 1518Furnished with wings; transported by flying; having wing-like expansions. 2. Soaring with wings, or as if with wings; hence, elevated; lofty; sublime. [Rare.] How winged the sentiment that virtue is…
  36. Wing'er, n.p. 1518(Naut.) One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships. Totten.
  37. Wing'-fōot'ed, a.p. 1518Having wings attached to the feet; as, wing-footed Mercury; hence, swift; moving with rapidity; fleet. Drayton.
  38. Wing'less, a.p. 1518Having no wings; not able to ascend or fly.
  39. Wing'let, n.p. 1518A little wing; a very small wing.
  40. Wing'-shĕll, n.p. 1518(Entom.) A wing-case. See WING-CASE.
  41. Wing'-strōke, n.p. 1518The stroke or sweep of a wing.
  42. Wing'-trăn'sŏm, n.p. 1518(Naut.) The transom next below the helm-port transom.
  43. Wing'y, a.p. 1518Having wings; rapid. “With wingy speed outstrip the eastern wind.” Addison. 2. Soaring with wings, or as if with wings; volatile; airy. [Obs. or rare.] “Those wingy mysteries in divinity.” Browne.
  44. Wĭnk, v. i.p. 1518To shut the eyes quickly; to close the eyelids with a quick motion. I had rather wink than look on them. Shak. And I will wink, so shall the day seem night. Shak. They are not blind, but they wink.…
  45. Wink, n.p. 1518The act of closing the eyelids quickly. I have not slept one wink. Shak. I could eclipse and cloud them with a wink. Donne. 2. A hint given by shutting the eye with a significant cast. The…
  46. Wink'er, n.p. 1518One who winks. 2. A horse's blinder.
  47. Wink'ing-ly, adv.p. 1518In a winking manner; with the eye almost closed.
  48. Wink'le, n.p. 1518A periwinkle. [Obs.] Holland.
  49. Wink'le-hawk, n.p. 1518A rectangular rent made in cloth; — called also winkle-hole. [Local U. S.] Bartlett.
  50. Win'ner, n.p. 1518One who wins, or gains by success in competition or contest.
  51. Win'ning, p. a.p. 1518Attracting; adapted to gain favor; charming; as, a winning address.
  52. Win'ning, n.p. 1518The sum won or gained by success in competition or contest.
  53. Win'ning-ly, adv.p. 1518In a winning manner.
  54. Win'ning-pōst, n.p. 1518The post or goal at the end of a race.
  55. Win'nōw, v. t.p. 1518To separate and drive off the chaff from by means of wind; as, to winnow grain. 2. To examine; to sift for the purpose of separating falsehood from truth; to separate, as bad from good. Winnow well…
  56. Win'nōw, v. i.p. 1518To separate chaff from grain. Winnow not with every wind. Eccles. v. 9.
  57. Win'nōw-er, n.p. 1518One who winnows.
  58. Win'nōw-ing, n.p. 1518The act of one who, or that which, winnows. 2. (Mining.) A wheel and axle used for raising and lowering kibbles; — called also winch.
  59. Win’sōme, a.p. 1518Cheerful; merry; gay; light-hearted. “Misled by ill example and a winsome nature.” Jeffrey.
  60. Win'ter, n.p. 1518The cold season of the year; in common usage, in the northern hemisphere, the period from the first day of December to the first day of March; in astronomical usage, the period from the solstice in…