Middle English Dictionary Entry
wīndī̆nes(se n.
Entry Info
| Forms | wīndī̆nes(se n. |
| Etymology | From wīndī adj.(2). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. windnes n.
1.
An abnormal condition characterized by excessive gas or air in some part of the body or in some pathological growth; also, flatulence.
Associated quotations
- a1450 *3 Inspect.Hematoscopy (Htrn 307)f.166r : Burbly blod bitokneþ wyndynesse.
- a1450 Diseases Women(2) (Sln 2463)108 : Þer ben many diuerse tokens to knowe oone from another…Also bytwene þe ydropesie of þe moder and wyndynesse of þe moder: For wyndes wyl liȝtliche vanysshe away; þe ydropesie wyl nought so.
- c1450 Lydg.SSecr.Ctn.(Sln 2464)1932 : Wyn moost Reed…Take out of mesure…reyseth wyndynesse.
- a1475 Gilb.Angl.(Wel 537)235/10 : Wyndines of þe spleen comeþ of grete humours þat ben y-gendrid of a feble hete.
- c1475 Abbrev.Trip.SSecr.(UC 85)340/1 : Walkinge or dooyng som occupacion…dryueth a-wey the wyndynesse.
Supplemental Materials (draft)
Note: Med., etc., see further J.Norri, Dictionary of Medical Vocabulary, s.v. windiness.