wynn

[ win ]

noun
  1. a character (ƿ) representing the sound (w) in Old English and early Middle English manuscripts, based on a rune with the same phonetic value.

Origin of wynn

1
before 1100; Middle English wen,Old English wyn(n), special use of wyn(n) joy (see winsome, wish)

Other definitions for Wynn (2 of 2)

Wynn
[ win ]

noun
  1. Ed Isaiah Edwin Leopold, 1886–1966, U.S. comedian.

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How to use wynn in a sentence

  • Sam Holt was secretly somewhat disquieted, and watched narrowly for the cedars which denoted the Wynns' land.

    Cedar Creek | Elizabeth Hely Walshe
  • Mrs. Zack and Almeria in rainbow garments; the Davidsons in sensible homespun; the Wynns in old-country garb, were prominent.

    Cedar Creek | Elizabeth Hely Walshe
  • Something about these young Wynns had attracted his regard, and perhaps a touch of compassion.

    Cedar Creek | Elizabeth Hely Walshe
  • A day or two afterwards, Zack's son, Nimrod, made his appearance at the Wynns' shanty.

    Cedar Creek | Elizabeth Hely Walshe
  • The Wynns kept up a sort of correspondence with the old tenantry, who loved them much.

    Cedar Creek | Elizabeth Hely Walshe