windle

[ win-dl, win-l ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.

1. a measure of corn, wheat, or other commodities equal to approximately three bushels, but varying in different regions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of windle¹

before 900; Middle English wyndel, Old English windel box, basket; akin to wind ²

Example Sentences

Windle has never refused us when we have had occasion to ask for the loan of a man or two, and it is not for us to refuse him.

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The Plough faintly outlined above, and beautiful spica hanging low over Windle Flats.

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There had been further communications with the house of the redoubtable champion Windle Hercules in Hampshire.

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Mr. Windle made a mental calculation, delivering his estimation of the number with a voice confident of his accuracy.

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He stood waiting in the vestry afterwards with the well-filled chalice in his hand, tremulously anticipating Mr. Windle's arrival.

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