whinyard Meaning, Definition & Usage

Whin"yard noun
Etymology
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.
Definitions
  1. A sword, or hanger. Obs.
  2. From the shape of the bill. (Zoöl) (a) The shoveler. Prov. Eng. (b) The poachard. Prov. Eng.

Webster 1913