WALLEYED


Meaning of WALLEYED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˈīd ]

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's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.