- hléapewince
- f (-an/-an) lapwing
Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
hléapewince
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lapwing — noun Etymology: Middle English, by folk etymology from Old English hlēapewince; akin to Old English hlēapan to leap and to Old English wincian to wink Date: 14th century a crested Old World plover (Vanellus vanellus) noted for its slow irregular… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Winch — There are three possible sources for this intriguing surname of Anglo Saxon origin, the first being that it is locational from East and West Winch in Norfolk, and as such derives from the Olde English pre 7th Century wynn , a meadow, and wic , a… … Surnames reference
Wynch — There are three possible sources for this intriguing surname of Anglo Saxon origin, the first being that it is locational from East and West Winch in Norfolk, and as such derives from the Olde English pre 7th Century wynn , a meadow, and wic , a… … Surnames reference
Wink — There are three possible sources for this intriguing surname of Anglo Saxon origin, the first being that it is locational from East and West Winch in Norfolk, and as such derives from the Olde English pre 7th Century wynn , a meadow, and wic , a… … Surnames reference
Winks — There are three possible sources for this intriguing surname of Anglo Saxon origin, the first being that it is locational from East and West Winch in Norfolk, and as such derives from the Olde English pre 7th Century wynn , a meadow, and wic , a… … Surnames reference
lapwing — M.E. lappewinke (late 14c.), lapwyngis (early 15c.), folk etymology alteration of O.E. hleapewince, probably lit. leaper winker, from hleapan to leap + wince totter, waver, move rapidly, related to wincian to wink. Said to be so called from the… … Etymology dictionary
lapwing — noun a large crested plover with a dark green back, black and white head and underparts, and a loud call. [Vanellus vanellus.] Origin OE hlēapewince, from hlēapan to leap and a base meaning move from side to side (because of the way it flies);… … English new terms dictionary
lapwing — /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ (say lapwing) noun 1. Also, northern lapwing. a common wading bird, Vanellus vanellus, of Europe, northern Africa and parts of the Middle East, having green wings and a long crest. 2. any of various other birds of the genus Vanellus,… …
lapwing — [lap′wiŋ΄] n. [ME lapwinge, altered (by folk etym., by assoc. with lappe, LAP1 & wing, WING) < OE hleapewince < hleapan, to LEAP + wince < wincian (see WINK): prob. so called from its irregular flight] any of a genus (Vanellus) of black… … English World dictionary
lapwing — n. a plover, Vanellus vanellus, with black and white plumage, crested head, and a shrill cry. Etymology: OE hleapewince f. hleapan LEAP + WINK: assim. to LAP(1), WING … Useful english dictionary
