n. [ Prob. imitative. ] (Zool.) The ring plover. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Zool.) The sanderling; -- so called from its cry. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Willy. ] A machine for cleansing or loosening wool by the action of a revolving cylinder covered with long iron spikes or teeth; a willy or willying machine; -- called also
n. [ Cf. Willow. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The process of cleansing wool, cotton, or the like, with a willy, or willow. [ 1913 Webster ]
Willying machine.
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