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wany en · ADJ

Etymology

From wane + -y.

Meanings

  1. Waning or diminished in some parts; not of uniform size throughout; said especially of sawed boards or timber cut too near the outside of the log.
  2. Spoiled by wet; said of timber.
    • irregular and wany timber (Can we date this quote?), (Please provide the book title or journal name):

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wany en · NOUN

Etymology

From wane + -y.

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of waney
    alt of waney

Forms

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