Meander

Meander
Meander Me*an"der, n. [L. Maeander, orig., a river in Phrygia, proverbial for its many windings, Gr. ?: cf. F. m['e]andre.] 1. A winding, crooked, or involved course; as, the meanders of the veins and arteries. --Sir M. Hale. [1913 Webster]

While lingering rivers in meanders glide. --Sir R. Blackmore. [1913 Webster]

2. A tortuous or intricate movement. [1913 Webster]

3. (Arch.) Fretwork. See {Fret}. [1913 Webster]


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