Middle English Dictionary Entry
wīnd-rōpe n.
Entry Info
| Forms | wīnd-rōpe n. |
| Etymology | From wīnd- (stem of wīnden v.(1), wīnding(e ger.(1), etc.) & rōp n.(2). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A rope used for hoisting [cp. windinge rop, s.v. winding(e ger.(1) 5.(b)].
Associated quotations
- (1359) *Pipe Roll (PRO) 38 Edw.III m.47 [OD col.] : In diuersis Cabulis, Wyndropes, Caggyngcables.
- (1402) *Acc.Exch.K.R.43/6.m.7 [OD col.] : In ij hausers emptis pro j Wyndrope et j boltrope, lix s. vj d.