Winnie

noun

Win·​nie ˈwi-nē How to pronounce Winnie (audio)
: an award presented annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in fashion design

Word History

Etymology

winner + -ie

First Known Use

circa 1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Winnie was circa 1944

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winner takes all

Winnie

winning

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“Winnie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Winnie. Accessed 1 Feb. 2023.

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