noun
General Slang
wynd
WYND · noun · informal
A narrow winding lane or alley
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Definitions
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A narrow, twisting street or lane between buildings, common in old Scottish towns.
“The cafe's doon a wee wynd aff the High Street.”
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wynd In A Sentence
The cafe's doon a wee wynd aff the High Street.
Origin & Usage
Scots, from 'wind' (to twist/turn), for a winding lane.
People Also Ask
What is a wynd?
A wynd is a narrow, twisting lane or alley between buildings, common in the old towns of Scotland such as Edinburgh's Old Town.
How do you pronounce wynd?
It's pronounced 'WYND', rhyming with 'find', not 'wind' as in weather.
Where does the word wynd come from?
It comes from 'wind' meaning to twist or turn, describing the winding path of the lane.
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