wiver

English

Etymology

From Middle English wyver.

Noun

wiver (plural wivers)

  1. Obsolete form of wyvern.

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Unknown; compare Medieval Latin wyvra (“beam”), or from Old English wifer, wivere (“arrow, javelin”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwivər/

Noun

wiver (plural wevres)

  1. A support beam, girder.
  2. A rod or rack on which to hang a towel.

Descendants

  • Yola: wiveare

References

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