| whinyard | 1. A sword, or hanger. 2. [From the shape of the bill. <zoology> The shoveler. The poachard. Origin: Cf. Prov. E. & Scot. Whingar, whinger; perhaps from AS. Winn contention, war + geard, gyrd, a staff, rod, yard; or cf. AS. Hwinan to whistle, E. Whine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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