| spinny | Origin: OF. Espinaye,espinoye, espinei, espanoi, F. Epinaie, from L. Spinetum a thicket of thorns, fr. Spina a thorn. See Spine. A small thicket or grove with undergrowth; a clump of trees. Alternative forms: spinney, and spinny] "The downs rise steep, crowned with black fir spinnies." (C. Kingsley) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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