Definition of windlestraw
British
: a dry thin stalk of grass
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Origin and Etymology of windlestraw
Middle English *windelstraw, from Old English windelstrēaw, from windel- (akin to Middle English windel caulking material) + strēaw straw
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First Known Use: before 12th century
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