Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A branch blown down by the wind.
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Examples
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At 8 o'clock a "windling" of meadow hay is given to each pair of cows, the quantity being always regulated according to the requirements of each cow.
The Stock-Feeder's Manual the chemistry of food in relation to the breeding and feeding of live stock Charles Alexander Cameron 1875
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So far, they only have windling paper profits and a lot less cash to show the millions of policemen, teachers and other civil servants in their retirement plans.
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My mind is windling directly to Kelley Brownell sp?
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Full of wonder and delight, she lifted the windling out of its nest, and laid it in her bosom.
The Blue Moon Laurence Housman 1912
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The maid was a poor windling thing, and, though a playward piece o 'flesh when he married her, 'a socked and sighed, and went out like a snoff!
Two on a Tower Thomas Hardy 1884
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Wanderlei's career is windling down .. this is a toss up for me.
Discussion Forum - TuDiabetes Christalyn 2010
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Accrington Stanley Manager John Coleman One to watch Jimmy Ryan, 22 Favourites for the drop, windling attendances and the unwanted attention of a scandal that resulted in four players leaving the club -
WN.com - Articles related to Golf has a tee time for 2016 Olympics 2009
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The maid was a poor windling thing, and, though a playward piece o’ flesh when he married her, ‘a socked and sighed, and went out like a snoff!
Two on a Tower 2006
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