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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wynd, Wind, Wynde, n.³ [ME and e.m.E. wynde (1399), winde (1562), MDu., MLG winde windlass, ON vinda a hank of yarn.] a. The quantity of a commodity which can be wound on to a reel, etc.; a twist of tobacco. b. A twist or turn in movement. — a. 1493 Acta Aud. 176/2.
A quarter of beif takin for a penny of custum, a cabok of cheis takin for a halfpenny of custum, a wynd off quhite claith for a penny of custum c1675 K. Parker My Ladie Dundie (1926) i 11.
Wynde of white linen … [spoke … of the approaching event of marriage] 1684 Jervise Memor. Angus & Mearns II 299.
Twelve winds of tobacco — b. 1513 Doug. xii xii 119.
With mony wyndis and turnys … onsovirly he socht