winge

Middle English

/ˈwinɡ(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • A wing arm that enables aviation:
  • An object that looks like a wing; a depiction of a wing.
  • A flank, section or portion of an army; a part of a troop.
  • (figurative) Any method of flight or aviation.
  • (figurative) A shelter, safeguard or refuge as a bird guards its young
  • (rare) A section or portion of something other than an army.
  • (rare) An mechanical or synthetic wing; a device designed to enable flight.
  • (rare) An object of little significance.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Norse vængr (wing) derived from Proto-Germanic *wēingô.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*wēingô

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