Wynd

Wynd
Wynd \Wynd\, n. [See {Wind} to turn.] A narrow lane or alley. [Scot.] --Jamieson. [1913 Webster]

The narrow wynds, or alleys, on each side of the street. --Bryant. [1913 Webster]


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