English Explanatory Dictionary

wynd

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A narrow lane, alley or path, especially one between houses.
  2. A stack of hay.

Pronunciation

/waɪnd/

Word forms

wynd wynds

Etymology

From Middle English wynde, probably from wynden (“to wind, proceed, go”). Compare also Old English ġewind; Old Norse venda.

Synonyms

alley alleyway backs bunnyrun chare chore close ennog entry fold gangway gant gennel ginnel gunnel gitty gully gullyway hocket jennel jigger jitty lane laneway loke passage pend rabbit run shut snickelway snicket tenfoot twitchel twitten wynd vennel hayrick haystack
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