Wind"er (?), 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.
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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.]
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Wind"er, n.
A blow taking away the breath.
[Slang]
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Wind"er, v. i.
To wither; to fail.
[Obs.]
Holland.
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