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Word of the Day: Catachrestical

Winnew [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. To separate, and drive off, the chaff from by means of wind; to fan; as, to winnow grain.

2. To sift, as for the purpose of separating falsehood from truth; to separate, as had from good.

3. To beat with wings, or as with wings.