I. ˈe-dē noun
( plural eddies )
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) ydy, probably from Old Norse itha
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : a current of water or air running contrary to the main current ; especially : a circular current : whirlpool
b. : something moving similarly
2. : a contrary or circular current (as of thought or policy)
II. verb
( ed·died ; ed·dy·ing )
Date: 1810
transitive verb
: to cause to move in an eddy
intransitive verb
: to move in an eddy or in the manner of an eddy