wynn [win] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- a character (ƿ) representing the sound (w) in Old English and early Middle English manuscripts, based on a rune with the same phonetic value.
Also wen. Origin of wynn before 1100; Middle English wen, Old English wyn(n), special use of wyn(n) joy (see winsome, wish) Wynn [win] noun
- EdIsaiah Edwin Leopold, 1886–1966, U.S. comedian.
Examples from the Web for wynn Contemporary Examples of wynn
Wynn never stopped using them…and neither have puzzle makers since.
The Crossword Puzzle Turns 100: The ‘King of Crossword’ on Its Strange History
Kevin Fallon
December 21, 2013
(6) The Boyfriend: Davis is dating Will Wynn, the former mayor of Austin and the founder of Keep Austin Weird.
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Wendy Davis
Erin Cunningham
August 15, 2013
At first, said Burns, Wynn was supposed to be shot and killed at the end of his original two-episode stint in Season 1.
Scene-Stealer Jere Burns on ‘Justified,’ ‘Bates Motel,’ ‘Breaking Bad,’ and More
Jason Lynch
May 13, 2013
Name: Steve Wynn Age: 70 Pedigree: Charismatic founder of Wynn Resorts, helped reinvent Las Vegas.
Jack Welch, Rupert Murdoch & More Angry Old Rich Guys Who Hate Obama
Daniel Gross
October 11, 2012
Wynn testified that he did not tell his friend Jones he wanted Francis dead.
Steve Wynn Battles Joe Francis of ‘Girls Gone Wild’ in Court
Christine Pelisek
September 9, 2012
Historical Examples of wynn
Wynn dropped the money into the satchel and sat back arm the bench.
Burt L. Standish
Wynn and Hogan sat facing each other on upholstered benches.
Burt L. Standish
In another moment, Hogan and Wynn would be supplied with reenforcements.
Burt L. Standish
You and Burton may have a hard time of it if Hogan and Wynn are together.
Burt L. Standish
Hogan and Wynn would get the satchel away from me, if we went back.
Burt L. Standish