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(), n.[From Wind to turn.] 1. One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant. 2. An apparatus used for winding silk, cotton, etc., on spools, bobbins, reels, or the like. 3. (Arch.) One in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each tread is broader at one end than at the other; -- distinguished from flyer. Wind"er (), v. t. & i.[Prov. E. winder a fan, and to winnow. . Cf. Winnow.] To fan; to clean grain with a fan. [Prov. Eng.] Wind"er n.A blow taking away the breath. [Slang] Wind"er v. i.To wither; to fail. [Obs.] Holland. スポンサード リンク
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