Old English edit

Etymology edit

From hlēapan (to leap) +‎ wincian (to wink)

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈxlæ͜ɑː.peˌwin.ke/, [ˈl̥æ͜ɑː.peˌwiŋ.ke]

Noun edit

hlēapewince n

  1. lapwing

Descendants edit

  • English: lapwing