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wye - What does it mean?

Definition of 'wye'

English

Alternative forms

* wy

Etymology 1

Attested as wi'' c. 1200. Of uncertain origin. Perhaps cognate with Old French ''ui'' or ''gui.

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A wye-shaped object: a wye-level, wye-connected. Especially a Y-shaped connection of three sections of road or railroad track.
  • By going around the wye, a train can change direction.
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    Etymology 2

    (etyl) wiga .

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (poetic|obsolete) A warrior or fighter.
  • (poetic|obsolete) A hero; a man, person.
  • Anagrams

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    Similar to 'wye'

    we, wee, whee, woe, waye, weye, wae, wawe