weasand Meaning, Definition & Usage

Wea"sand noun

Etymology

OE. wesand, AS. wasend; akin to OFries. wasende, wasande; cf. OHG. weisunt.

Definitions

1. The windpipe; -- called also, formerly, wesil. Formerly, written also, wesand, and wezand.

   Cut his weasand with thy knife. Shak.