Whin"yard (?), n. [Cf. Prov. E. & Scot. whingar, whinger; perhaps from AS. winn contention, war + geard, gyrd, a staff, rod, yard; or cf. AS. hwinan to whistle, E. whine.]
1.
A sword, or hanger.
[Obs.]
2. [From the shape of the bill.] Zool (a)
The shoveler.
[Prov. Eng.] (b)
The poachard.
[Prov. Eng.]
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