I. ˈwinz noun
( -s )
Etymology: alteration of earlier winds, probably from winds, plural of wind (V)
: a vertical or steeply inclined opening or passageway driven to connect one mine working place with another at a lower level
II. noun
Etymology: Flemish or Dutch wensch wish, from Middle Dutch, from wenschen to wish; akin to Old High German wunsken to wish — more at wish
Scotland : curse