weasand

noun

: throat, gullet
also : trachea

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wesand, from Old English *wǣsend gullet; akin to Old English wāsend gullet, Old High German weisunt windpipe

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weasand was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Weasand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weasand. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

weasand

noun
: throat, gullet
also : windpipe
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