wimbledadj.
/ˈwɪmbld/, U.S. /ˈwɪmb(ə)ld/ 1. Pierced, bored.
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being open or not closed > an opening or aperture > [adjective] > having (a) hole(s) > bored, pierced, or perforated
thirledc1200
perforate?a1425
bored1553
wimbled1582
through-bored1597
perforated1598
foraminated1599
punched1653
thoroughfared1662
prepunched1940
1582 R. Stanyhurst tr. Virgil First Foure Bookes Æneis ii. 34 Warding long wymbeled entryes.
2. Furnished with a ‘wimble’.
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1805 P. Wakefield Domest. Recreat. iv. 62 The whimble is of an admirable structure, and consists of three pieces:..It is the most easily seen in the long whimbled fly.
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