English word origin

Etymology of winy

From Middle English wyny; equivalent to wine + -y.

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adj

Having the taste or qualities of wine. · Relating to the effects of drinking wine; especially, winedrunk.

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From Middle English wyny; equivalent to wine + -y.

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Inherited-form mentionwynyenm

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Machine-source provenance

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