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Webster 1913 Edition
Winder
1.
One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant.
2.
An apparatus used for winding silk, cotton, etc., on spools, bobbins, reels, or the like.
3.
(Arch.)
One in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each tread is broader at one end than at the other; – distinguished from flyer.
Wind′er
,Verb.
T.
& I.
[Prov. E.
winder
a fan, and to winnow. [GREEK]. Cf. Winnow
.] To fan; to clean grain with a fan.
[Prov. Eng.]
Wind′er
,Noun.
A blow taking away the breath.
[Slang]
Wind′er
,Verb.
I.
To wither; to fail.
[Obs.]
Holland.
Webster 1828 Edition
Winder
WINDER
,Verb.
T.