walleyed


wall·eyed

adj \-ˈīd\

Definition of WALLEYED

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

Origin of WALLEYED

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
First Known Use: 15th century

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