Windes

Definitions

  1. (v.) Third-person singular present tense of wind, meaning to turn or twist.
    The clerk windes the clock every morning.

Commentary

"Windes" is an archaic or dialectal form of "winds" and is rarely used in modern legal texts; cross-reference the base verb "wind" for substantive meanings.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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