wyndmylne

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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Equivalent to wynd +‎ mylne; compare parallel formations in other West Germanic languages such as Middle Dutch wintmōlen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwindˌmiln(ə)/, /ˈwindˌmil(ə)/

Noun

wyndmylne

  1. windmill (wind-powered mill)

Descendants

  • English: windmill
  • Middle Scots: wyndmyln, wind milne

References

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