Main Entry:

wall·eyed

Pronunciation:

\-ˈīd\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

by folk etymology from Middle English wawil-eghed, part translation of Old Norse vagl-eygr walleyed, from vagl beam (akin to Greek ochleus bar, Old English wegan to move, carry) + eygr eyed — more at way

Date:

15th century

1 : having walleyes or affected with walleye 2 : marked by a wild irrational staring of the eyes