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An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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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.…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…Wing'-ēase, n. p. 1518(Entom.) The case or shell which covers the wings of coleopterous insects, as the beetle, and the like. Booth.Wing'-cōv'ert, n. p. 1518(Ornith.) A feather covering part of the fore-arm of a bird; a secondary.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…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.Wing'-fōot'ed, a. p. 1518Having wings attached to the feet; as, wing-footed Mercury; hence, swift; moving with rapidity; fleet. Drayton.Wing'less, a. p. 1518Having no wings; not able to ascend or fly.Wing'let, n. p. 1518A little wing; a very small wing.Wing'-shĕll, n. p. 1518(Entom.) A wing-case. See WING-CASE.Wing'-strōke, n. p. 1518The stroke or sweep of a wing.Wing'-trăn'sŏm, n. p. 1518(Naut.) The transom next below the helm-port transom.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.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.…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…Wink'er, n. p. 1518One who winks. 2. A horse's blinder.Wink'ing-ly, adv. p. 1518In a winking manner; with the eye almost closed.Wink'le, n. p. 1518A periwinkle. [Obs.] Holland.Wink'le-hawk, n. p. 1518A rectangular rent made in cloth; — called also winkle-hole. [Local U. S.] Bartlett.Win'ner, n. p. 1518One who wins, or gains by success in competition or contest.Win'ning, p. a. p. 1518Attracting; adapted to gain favor; charming; as, a winning address.Win'ning, n. p. 1518The sum won or gained by success in competition or contest.Win'ning-ly, adv. p. 1518In a winning manner.Win'ning-pōst, n. p. 1518The post or goal at the end of a race.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…Win'nōw, v. i. p. 1518To separate chaff from grain. Winnow not with every wind. Eccles. v. 9.Win'nōw-er, n. p. 1518One who winnows.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.Win’sōme, a. p. 1518Cheerful; merry; gay; light-hearted. “Misled by ill example and a winsome nature.” Jeffrey.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…Win’ter, v. i. p. 1518To pass the winter. They often wintered in England. Swift. Because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence. Acts xxvii. 12.Wĭn'ter, v. t. p. 1518To keep, feed, or manage, during the winter; as, to winter young cattle on straw.Wĭn'ter-ăp'ple, n. p. 1518An apple that keeps well in winter, or that does not ripen until winter.Wĭn'ter-bär'ley, n. p. 1518A kind of barley which is sowed in autumn.Wĭn'ter-bēat'en, a. p. 1518Beaten or harassed by the severe weather of winter. Spenser.Wĭn'ter-bĕr'ry, n. p. 1518(Bot.) A low shrub of the genus Prinos. Loudon. Lee.Wĭn'ter-blo͞om, n. p. 1518(Bot.) (a.) A plant of the genus Azalea. (b.) A plant of the genus Hamamelis (H. Virginica); witch-hazel; — so called from its flowers appearing late in autumn, while the leaves are falling.Wĭn'ter-chĕr'ry, n. p. 1518(Bot.) A plant of the genus Physalis, and its fruit, which is of the size of a cherry. Lee. Miller.Wĭn'ter-çĭt'ron, n. p. 1518A sort of pear.Wĭn'ter-crĕss, n. p. 1518(Bot.) A plant of the genus Barbarea.Wĭn'ter-crŏp, n. p. 1518A crop which will bear the winter, or which may be converted into fodder during the winter.Wĭn'ter-făl'lōw, n. p. 1518Ground that is fallowed in winter.Wĭn'ter-gär'den, n. p. 1518An ornamental garden for winter.Wĭn'ter-green, n. p. 1518(Bot.) An aromatic, creeping evergreen (Gaultheria procumbens), having bright red berries;—called also aromatic winter-green, checkerberry, and partridge-berry. ☞ The name is also applied to several…Wĭn'ter-ground, v. t. p. 1518To cover over in the season of winter, as for protection or shelter; as, to winter-ground the roots of a plant. The ruddock would . . . bring thee all this, Yea, and furred moss besides, when flowers…Wĭn'ter-gŭll, n. p. 1518(Ornith.) A bird of the genus Larus (L. canus); a species of gull;—called also winter-mew.Wĭn'ter-kĭll, v. t. p. 1518To kill by the cold, or exposure of winter; as, to winter-kill wheat or clover. [U. S.]Wĭn'ter-lŏdġe or Wĭn'ter-lŏdġ'ment, n. p. 1518(Bot.) The hibernacle of a plant, which protects the embryo, or future shoot, from injuries during the winter. It is either a bud or a bulb.Wĭn'ter-ly, a. p. 1518Suitable for winter; like winter; wintery. [Rare.] “The air growing more winterly in the month of April.” Camden.Wĭn'ter-mew, n. p. 1518(Ornith.) See WINTER-GULL.Wĭn'ter-peâr, n. p. 1518A kind of pear that keeps well in winter, or that ripens in winter.Wĭn'ter-proud, a. p. 1518Having too rank or forward a growth for winter. When corn is winter-proud, or other plants put forth and bud too early. Holland.Wĭn'ter-quar'ters, n. pl. p. 1518The quarters of an army during the winter; a winter residence or station.Wĭn'ter-rĭg, v. t. p. 1518To fallow or till in winter. [Prov. Eng.] Scott.Wĭn'ter-weed, n. p. 1518(Bot.) A plant of the genus Veronica (V. hederifolia); ivy-leafed speedwell.Wĭn'ter-whēat, n. p. 1518Wheat sown in autumn, which lives during the winter, and ripens in the following summer.Wĭn'ter-y, a. p. 1518Suitable to winter; resembling winter, or what belongs to winter; brumal; hyemal; cold; stormy. “Chill airs and wintery winds.” Longfellow.Wĭn'try, a. p. 1518The same as WINTERY, q. v.Wīn'y, a. p. 1518Having the taste or qualities of wine.Wĭnze, n. p. 1518(Mining.) A small shaft sunk from one level to another for the purpose of ventilation.