English
Whinery
Whinery comes from Old Norse hvein ‘gorse, furze’.
- Old Norsec. 800–1350hvein‘gorse, furze’
- EnglishtodayWhinery
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Old Norsec. 800–1350hvein‘gorse, furze’
- EnglishtodayWhinery
Every English word from Old Norse hvein
Today it means
name A surname from Old Norse.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Old Norse hvein / Whinery