Winchester
/ˈwɪnt͡ʃɛstə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Winchesters
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A Winchester rifle, typically a lever-action repeater.
Noun
Examples
H. Rider Haggard, King Solomon's Mines
"Give me my express," I said, laying down the Winchester, and he handed it to me cocked.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A bottle holding a Winchester quart.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Winchester” mean?
A Winchester rifle, typically a lever-action repeater.
Is “Winchester” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.