have the wind of

phrase

1

: to be to windward of

2

: to be on the scent of

3

: to have a superior position to

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for have the wind of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove