winterbourne

[ win-ter-bawrn, -bohrn, -boorn ]

noun

1. a channel filled only at a time of excessive rainfall.

winterbourne

/ ˈwɪntəˌbɔːn /

noun

1. a stream flowing only after heavy rainfall, esp in winter

Word History and Origins

Origin of winterbourne¹

before 950; Old English winterburna (not recorded in ME). See winter, burn ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of winterbourne¹

Old English winterburna; see winter , burn ²

Example Sentences

It is probable that at Winterbourne Basset somewhat the same movement had taken place.

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There is a graphic little scene where Winterbourne plants and Marty South holds the trees for him.

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Four such blades, which might perhaps have been javelin heads, were found in one barrow at Winterbourne Stoke.

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Winterbourne wished to Heaven this pretty girl were not so familiar with her courier; but he said nothing.

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"It is a pity you shouldn't go," said Winterbourne, beginning to feel reassured as to her opposition.

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