WINDHOVER
Wind"hov`er, n. Etym: [From its habit of hovering over one spot.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: The kestrel; — called also windbibber, windcuffer, windfanner.
[Prov. Eng.]
WINDINESS
Wind"i*ness, n.
1. The quality or state of being windy or tempestuous; as, the windiness of the weather or the season.
2. Fullness of wind; flatulence.
3. Tendency to generate wind or gas; tendency to produce flatulence; as, the windiness of vegetables.
4. Tumor; puffiness. The swelling windiness of much knowledge. Brerewood.
WINDING
Wind"ing, n. Etym: [From Wind to blow.] (Naut.)
Defn: A call by the boatswain's whistle.
WINDING
Wind"ing, a. Etym: [From Wind to twist.]