guindeau

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French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French guindas, from Old Norse vindáss, from vinda (to wind) + áss (pole).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡɛ̃.do/
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Noun

guindeau m (plural guindeaux)

  1. windlass

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