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Definition of Whinyard

1. n. A sword, or hanger.

2. n. A sword, or hanger.

Definition of Whinyard

1. Noun. (obsolete) A sword, or hanger. ¹

2. Noun. (UK dialect obsolete) The shoveler, a type of duck. ¹

3. Noun. (UK dialect obsolete) The poachard, a type of duck. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Whinyard

1. whiniard [n -S] - See also: whiniard

Medical Definition of Whinyard

1. 1. A sword, or hanger. 2. [From the shape of the bill. 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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