WALLEYED


Meaning of WALLEYED in English

adj.

Pronunciation: - ' ī d

Function: adjective

Etymology: by folk etymology from Middle English wawil-eghed, part translation of Old Norse vagl-eygr walleyed, from vagl beam (akin to Greek ochleus bar, Old English wegan to move, carry) + eygr eyed ― more at WAY

Date: 15th century

1 : having walleyes or affected with walleye

2 : marked by a wild irrational staring of the eyes

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.