vinnewed

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Etymology

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From Middle English yvyned (past participle of vynyen, *vinewen, *fenowen (to be mouldy)), from Old English ġefinegod, *ġefynegod, past participle of Old English fynegian (to become mouldy), from fyniġ (mouldy, musty), equivalent to finew +‎ -ed. Doublet of fenowed. Related to Old English fyne (moisture, mold, mildew). More at finew.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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vinnewed (comparative more vinnewed, superlative most vinnewed)

  1. (dialectal) mouldy
  2. (archaic) musty

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