WINGED


Meaning of WINGED in English

— wingedly , adv. — wingedness , n.

/wingd/ or, esp. Literary, /wing"id/ , adj.

1. having wings.

2. having a winglike part or parts: a winged bone; a winged seed.

3. abounding with wings or winged creatures.

4. moving or reaching swiftly on or as if on wings: winged words.

5. rapid or swift.

6. elevated or lofty: winged sentiments.

7. disabled in the wing, as a bird.

8. wounded in an arm or other nonvital part.

[ 1350-1400; ME; see WING, -ED 3 ]

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