Win

nounproper nounproper nounproper nounproper nountop 1 000 in film dialogue

A Winchester firearm.

noun

1
A Winchester firearm.
Pre-64 Win has a heritage that can't be beat. For me, it's Rems for prarie dogs and paper, Wins (or 1917 Enfields) for stuff that wants to stomp you into a greasy spot on the tundra.

Etymology

Clipping of Winchester.

proper noun

1
Windows, an operating system family developed by Microsoft.
2
Variant of Windows keyClipping of Windows key.

Etymology

Clipping of Windows.

proper noun

1
A diminutive of the female given name Winifred.

Etymology

Clipping of Winifred.

proper noun

1
A diminutive of the male given name Winston.
Winston Piper didn't look right to her in what she thought of as Flaherty's office. […] “My friends call me Win,” he said. “No need for formality.” ¶ “Sure, Win.” He's hinting.

Etymology

Clipping of Winston.

proper noun

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A surname.

Etymology

Borrowing from Burmese ဝင်း (wang:)

Forms

plural: Wins

Wilt · A surname.wimp · Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak,…win · To reach some destination or object, despite difficulty or…

Win · A Winchester firearm.

win-win · That benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct…winch · A machine consisting of a drum on an axle, a friction brake…Winch · A surname from Old English.

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