\Whin"yard\, n. [Cf. Prov. E. & Scot. whingar, whinger;
perhaps from AS. winn contention, war + geard, gyrd, a staff,
rod, yard; or cf. AS. hw[=i]nan to whistle, E. whine.]
1. A sword, or hanger. [Obs.]
2. [From the shape of the bill.] (Zo["o]l)
   (a) The shoveler. [Prov. Eng.]
   (b) The poachard. [Prov. Eng.]