Main Entry:

¹ed·dy

Pronunciation:

\ˈe-dē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural eddies

Etymology:

Middle English (Scots) ydy, probably from Old Norse itha

Date:

15th century

1 a: a current of water or air running contrary to the main current ; especially : a circular current : whirlpool b: something moving similarly2: a contrary or circular current (as of thought or policy)