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winnowed, ppl. a.|ˈwɪnəʊd|
[f. winnow v. + -ed1.]
In various senses of the verb.
The interpretation of quot. 1602 has been much disputed; the passage is perh. corrupt.
1602Shakes. Ham. v. ii. 201 The most fond and winnowed opinions. 1606― Tr. & Cr. iii. ii. 174 Such a winnowed puritie in loue. 1611Florio, Ago,..the chaffe comming from winnowed or bolted corne. 1697Dryden Virg. Georg. iii. 217 When..winnow'd Chaff, by western winds is blown. 1791Cowper Iliad v. 229 Their steeds..eating winnowed grain. 1900Morley Cromwell ii. v. 183 Faith that the God of Battles was on their side nerved its chosen and winnowed ranks with stern confidence. |