† ˈguindallObs. Also 7 gyndall. [a. OF.guindal (mod.F. guindeau), f.guinder, f.Teut. root wind-: see wind v.] A windlass. 1628R. Norton Gunner li. 118 The Guindall or Windlas, is a conuenient inuention, to mount a peece of Ordnance.Ibid. liv. 123 Gyndall.