Category:Whinyard

Whin"yard, n. Etym: [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.]

1. A sword, or hanger. [obs.]

2. Etym: [from the shape of the bill.] (zoöl) (a) the shoveler. [prov. Eng.] (b) the poachard. [prov. Eng.]