Cf. Prov. E. & Scot. whingar, whinger; perhaps from AS. winn contention, war + geard, gyrd, a staff, rod, yard; or cf. AS. hwinan to whistle, E. whine.
Definitions
A sword, or hanger. Obs.
From the shape of the bill.(Zoöl)(a)The shoveler. Prov. Eng. (b)The poachard. Prov. Eng.