wynd

Meanings

• A narrow alley or passageway, especially in an old town or city.

  - "The wynd was too narrow for a car to pass through."
  - "Despite its narrow and winding wynds, the old town was full of charm and character."

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Synonyms

hayrick , haystack

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wynd
dind , wind , bind , find

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Homophones

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1. Wind () : Air in motion, especially a current of air, however caused.
   

2. Wind (Naval) : To set sail by using the wind to fill the sails.
   

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Variants

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wynd , wynds

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Forms

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{"term"=>"wynd (plural form)", "meaning"=>"A narrow passageway or alley."}, {"term"=>"wynd (verb form)", "meaning"=>"To navigate through a narrow passageway or alley."}

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Etymology

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Old English 'wīn,' meaning 'way, path,' and later developed to mean 'narrow passageway, alley'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Passageways: A collection of various passageways, including wynds, corridors, alleyways, and others.

2. Narrow Passageways: A category of passageways that are relatively narrow, and may require careful navigation, including wynds, corridors, alleyways, and others.

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Culture

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In Scottish and Irish folklore, wynds were believed to be mystical places, where fairies, goblins, and other supernatural creatures lived. Wynds were also believed to be places of healing, where sick people could go to be cured by the fairies.

How to Memorize "wynd"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself walking through a narrow wynd in an old town or city. The wynd is winding and narrow, and you have to be careful not to bump into the walls or other people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the wynd with a specific location, such as an old town or city, or a specific neighborhood or area within that town or city. This will help you remember the context and setting of the wynd.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device, such as an acronym, a rhyme, or a visual image, to help you remember the definition and meaning of the wynd.

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