winder
Preserved but no longer current.
Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “winder” mean?
Transportation for life. The blowen has napped a winder for a lift; the wench is transported for life for stealing in a shop.
Is “winder” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.