n. [ Cf. Prov. E. & Scot. whingar, whinger; perhaps from AS. winn contention, war + geard, gyrd, a staff, rod, yard; or cf. AS. hwīnan to whistle, E. whine. ] 1. A sword, or hanger. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. [ From the shape of the bill. ] (Zool.) (a) The shoveler. [ Prov. Eng. ] (b) The poachard. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]