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zephyrn. Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin Zephyrus. Etymology: < classical Latin Zephyrus west wind < ancient Greek Ζέϕυρος any westerly wind, due west wind, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to ζόϕος dark, west, although this poses formal problems.Compare Anglo-Norman and Old French, Middle French zephirus , Middle French zepherus (early 13th cent.). With the β. forms compare Middle French zephire , zephyre (late 14th cent.; French zéphyr , zéphire ), Spanish céfiro (15th cent. as zefiro , zephiro ), Portuguese zéfiro (a1580 as zephyro ), Italian zefiro (beginning of the 14th cent.; late 13th cent. as zeffiro ), and also Dutch zefier (1553), Middle High German zephirus (German Zephyr , †Zephir ). Specific senses. With sense 1b compare Middle French zephire , zephyre , French zéphyr , in same sense (1515). With sense 2b compare French zéphyr , zéphir (1824 or earlier, frequently attributively in drap zéphyr ). With sense 3 compare scientific Latin zephyrus , specific name (1870). In sense 4 after French (now hist.) zéphir, zéphyr (1843 in this sense; 1831 in plural Zéphirs as the name of one of the three French battalions of light infantry which were made up of North African soldiers). 1. the world > the supernatural > deity > [noun] > of specific things > of (types of) weather the world > the supernatural > deity > classical deity > [noun] > Zephyr the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > wind > [noun] > wind with reference to direction > winds from specific compass points > west α. OE 68 Nis zefferus, se swifta wind, þæt swa fromlice mæg feran æghwær. a1398 J. Trevisa tr. Bartholomaeus Anglicus (BL Add. 27944) (1975) I. xi. iii. 574 Fauonius, þe westerne wynde..haþ bysides hym tweye wyndes. Þe on hatte Circius, þe west northwest wynde, þe oþir hatte Zephirus, þe west souþwest wynde. c1400 (?c1380) l. 470 (MED) Syþen he..sayez vnte Zeferus þat he syfle warme. c1405 (c1387–95) G. Chaucer (Hengwrt) (2003) l. 5 Zephirus..wt his sweete breeth. 1523 J. Skelton sig. C.ijv There blew in that gardynge a soft piplyng colde Enbrethyng of zepherus wt his pleasant wynde. 1594 (ad fin.) Zephyrus sweete smelling blast. c1616 R. C. Certaine Poems in (1871) 116 Art thou perhaps that purest breathing aire, Sweet Zephirus? 1667 J. Milton v. 16 With voice Milde, as when Zephyrus on Flora breathes. View more context for this quotation 1712 J. Ozell tr. A. Dacier Life of Homer 18 in tr. Homer I The Zephyrus, the West-Wind, blows from Thracia. 1774 65 Zephyrus, or the West Wind. 1821 2 393 Her marriage with the gentle Zephyrus must have singularly promoted the welfare of her delicate subjects. 1898 G. Meredith (1912) II. 498 Like a gossamer puffed by summer Zephyrus. 1937 E. Pound xlvii. 38 Is Zephyrus more light on the bough, Apeliota more light on the almond branch? 2014 (Nexis) 19 Apr. 11 Blow sweet Zephyrus, usher in spring. the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > wind > [noun] > gentle wind 1567 G. Fenton tr. M. Bandello f. 125 The straungers passinge by, imparting of the ayre and wholsomnes of the place by the breathe of a milde zephir, are drawen thether by delite. a1616 W. Shakespeare (1623) iv. ii. 173 They are as gentle As Zephires blowing below the Violet, Not wagging his sweet head. View more context for this quotation 1683 T. Tryon 47 The pure thin sweet Vapours of the Air (which are the Refreshing Zephiri of Nature). 1718 M. Prior 389 While gentle Zephyrs play in prosp'rous Gales. 1764 O. Goldsmith 10 No Zephyr fondly sooths the mountain's breast. 1807 2 June 219 The flowers, the zephyrs, and the warblers of spring, returning after their tedious absence. 1883 M. B. Betham-Edwards x The zephyrs breathed softly from the south. 1927 Jan. 110/2 Unmistakably the gentle zephyr of a few minutes ago has become a breeze. 1956 Aug. 4/3 He set up a fan to blow over the wet hay and..cool zephyrs flitted through his hot barn. 2002 Feb. 38/1 Neptune..lulls us into complacency with placid waters and warm zephyrs, then commissions a cold front or hurricane to muddle the mix. 2. the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for head or neck or body > [noun] > shawl > types of the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > coat > types of > for specific purpose > other the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > shirt > types of > other 1774 May 259/1 Negligees of pale lutestring,..with tassels and zephyrs in fancy, or of muslin. 1821 22 May 2/5 (advt.) Just received from New-York—20 dozen elegant French Scarfs (or Zephyrs,) elegant patterns, which are going for the low price of $1 each. 1830 31 May 284/2 Some wear little square shawls of soft crape, called zephyrs. 1843 E. Fitzgerald (1980) I. 385 He was dressed in a coat called a Zephyr. 1887 M. Shearman (Badminton Libr. of Sports & Pastimes) 68 When the athlete has got a pair of the best shoes, a zephyr, and a pair of silk or merino drawers,..he has got all the stock-in-trade required to win half-a-dozen championships. 1891 R. F. Murray 6 He sat upon the sofa, where my hat, My wanton Zephyr, rested on its rim. 1927 5 479 [Ozarks]Zephyr,..a woman's wrap. Usually a knitted or crocheted diamond-shaped thing worn over the head and shoulders. 1987 R. Fiennes iii. 27 We wore black gym-shoes, rugger zephyrs and trousers. 2012 (Nexis) 3 Feb. 28 She gave an interview to the fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar..while posing slinkily in a zephyr of lace. the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric made from specific material > cotton > [noun] > coloured, patterned, or printed > specific 1819 Apr. 487/1 Gauze and zephyrs for your picture frames and looking-glasses, sir. 1863 B. Taylor I. 128 [To] measure a yard of calico..or choose a shade of zephyr. 1898 5 Mar. 620/1 (advt.) Another item of interest in the Wash Dress Goods Department, is Lace Zephyrs in Gingham effects. 1905 H. G. Wells i. vi. §1 I'm sorting up zephyrs to-morrow, Sir. 1940 16 Oct. 4/4 (advt.) Scarfs for your fall ensemble. Ascots and longs in chiffon, wool, fine zephyrs and satin. 2008 S. Hay iv. 48 He'd never lost his fascination with fabric. He knew all the fancy names and adjectives—organdy, tulle, crepe de chine, damask, moire, zephyr, batiste. 1835 E. Shore 22 Apr. (1891) 107 Zephyr butterfly seen. 1898 W. J. Holland 166 Grapta zephyrus.., (The Zephyr). 1950 J. S. Garth 26 Polygonia zephyrus Edw... The Zephyr is a Rocky Mountain member of the angle-wing clan. 1992 T. C. Emmel et al. 71 The Zephyr Anglewing is a common butterfly in our region. society > armed hostility > warrior > soldier > soldier by branch of army > [noun] > foot-soldier > types of 1847 E. Plunkett (ed. 2) iv. 96 ‘Zephyr’ is a cant term for a particular (penal) corps in the French ‘army of Africa’... Even Frenchmen acknowledge that the cruelty of the ‘Zephyrs’ surpasses belief. 1854 8 145/1 Zephyrs is a nickname given in Algeria to a corps which is recruited from..the French army. 1882 A. de Vervins 26 If a zouave is as brave as a lion, it is safe to say that a ‘Zephyr’ is as brave as two. 1911 May 595/2 Service with the ‘Zephyrs’, the malefactors of the French army. 1998 W. E. J. Tips tr. P. Neis viii. 47 Replaced by men of the African battalion, who were also designated by the names of the Joyful or the Zephyrs. the world > food and drink > food > dishes and prepared food > food by way of preparation > [noun] > whipped dish 1862 C. E. Francatelli xix. 187 These zephyrs must be dredged over with sugar previously to their being put in the oven. 1894 T. F. Garrett & W. A. Rawson Zephyrs. These might almost be described under the heading of Soufflés. 1918 B. E. L. Stockbridge 159 Corn Zephyrs. Mix with the cornmeal mush left from breakfast enough hot milk to make thin enough to whip... Whip in the stiffly beaten white of one egg. 1985 (Nexis) 16 Oct. e1 Cunningham and John Hudspeth, the proprietor, did try a fanciful little breakfast modernity, a kind of soufflé called lemon zephyr. Compounds C1. 1790 6 Jan. The zephyr breath of wisdom and moderation is heard with reluctance. 1818 J. Keats i. 21 Where every zephyr-sigh pouts, and endows Her lips with music for the welcoming. 1842 C. Dickens II. ii. 61 Nor was the atmosphere quite free from zephyr whisperings of the thirty beds which had just been cleared away. 1883 P. W. Norris 135 With zephyr-hiss, the ripples glide laughing to the shore. 1912 18 May 6/2 The zephyr touch restrained him—his bride was claiming the nuptial kiss. 1917 E. H. Hornbrook 26 We feel their soft touch like a zephyr caress. 2011 O. Andem iv. 32 A zephyr breath rakes the lightweight cloak from her shoulders and ripples the feather ornament nestled in her hair. 1638 H. Rider tr. Horace 56 Sweet sleepe disdaines not countrie clownes low sheads, And shadie bankes, and Zephyre-fanned meades [L. Zephyris agitata tempe]. 1796 S. T. Coleridge 28 Ere from thy zephyr-haunted brink I turn. c1840 E. Cook v The zephyr-kissed grass. 1867 H. R. Helper iii. 135 The zephyr-cooled eminences of cloud-space. 1896 C. E. Prentiss 88 Over there in the zephyr-blown forest, Where the pine trees have buried their dead. 1912 E. Staley iv. 196 The melody of their bells mingles..with the musical cadence of zephyr-moved foliage. 1969 83 69 Removal by divine favor to a zephyr-warmed land of bliss. 2002 E. Wong 36 You are swooping among the lime-green trees against the zephyr-swept clouds. the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > thread or yarn > [adjective] > woollen the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric with specific qualities > [adjective] > thin, light, or delicate the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric made from specific material > cotton > [adjective] > fine, light, or delicate 1809 2 Oct. Elegant Feather Tippets, and Zephyr Scarfs, tinted and shaded with various hues. 1849 Aug. 143 Zephyr Silk Barège... This is one of those light and elegant fabrics which have done so much to reduce the demand for the higher class of light printed goods. 1852 4 398/2 We have Paletôts,..Zephyr wrappers,..and a host of other garments. 1858 P. L. Simmonds Zephyr-cloth, a kind of kerseymere made in Belgium; a waterproof fabric. 1858 P. L. Simmonds Zephyr-shawl, a kind of thin light worsted and cotton embroidered shawl. 1864 Zephyr yarn, or worsted, a fine kind of yarn or worsted, called also Berlin wool. 1882 S. F. A. Caulfeild & B. C. Saward 528/1 Zephyr Ginghams or Prints. These are pretty delicate textiles, resembling a cotton batiste. Zephyr Merino Yarn. The term employed by the wool staplers of Germany to signify what is usually called German or Berlin. Zephyr Shirting..a kind of gauze flannel, having a silk warp. 1883 31 May 768/2 Two sisters in blue zephyr gowns. 1888 M. Bradshaw 31 Two pairs of zephyr stays,..besides a few pairs of ordinary stays. 1932 D. C. Minter 67/1 Thicker wools of sports and zephyr types are good for beginners. 1979 T. Beck 97/1 Mr. Wilks, the enterprising owner of Wilks' Warehouse in Regent street in London, began importing patterns and the brilliant coloured ‘Zephyr’ wool direct from Berlin. C3. the world > plants > particular plants > cultivated or valued plants > particular cultivated or ornamental plants > particular flower or plant esteemed for flower > [noun] > daffodil and allied flowers > atamasco lily ?1829 E. W. Wirt at Anemone Zephyr's Flower. Anemone, vernalis. 1854 IV. facing Pl. 233 Zephyranthes carinata. Keeled-leaved Zephyr-flower. 1884 W. Miller Zephyr-flower, the genus Zephyranthes. 1906 R. Ishikawa App. p. vii. Anemone (Zephyr Flower) Sickness. Expectation. 1960 27 Mar. c11/2 For bright touches along low borders try the dainty zephyr flower or fairy lily (zephyranthes), whose gay blooms resemble a miniature amaryllis. 2004 S. Connolly & J. Baldwin 108 These are the flower's first links with the emotions of separation and ephemeral love..and with its common name of zephyr flower. 1596 A. Copley 82 A suddaine Zephire-gale blew from the steeple Sollicting our eyes supernally. 1650 J. Reynolds 187 A favourable Zephir gale..did most pleasantly reconduct them in safety to their own Kingdoms. 1763 W. Perfect 54 Young Echo pours her new-taught lesson round; Which corresponding with the Zephyr gale, Speaks inexpressive thro' th' adjacent vale. 1872 J. Parminter 8 The zephyr gale—that there so gently blew. 1901 J. W. McCrindle tr. Nonnus Dionysiaca in vi. 148 The melodious swan strikes up no piping strain such as the zephyr-gale gives forth from its tuneful wings. ?1877 D. T. Fish 443 Unless for the purpose of propagation it is not wise to disturb these zephyr lilies too often. 1988 (Nexis) 28 Oct. d1 Other spring flowers that respond to moisture are the pale pink zephyr lilies that are also called rain lilies. 2008 D. G. Barceloux cxii. 716 (heading) Zephyr lily (Zephyranthes species). Derivatives the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > wind > [adjective] > gentle 1793 H. Boyd 206 What if the..nymphs of Jordan's flood By the seductive demon of the air With Zephyrean pipe allur'd, command Their fickle urns at will to ebb and flow? 1837 41 146 The voice of Reason, like the zephyrean breath of summer. 2014 J. J. Patterson & Q. O'Connell iv. 116 Playful, prankish, zephyrean fingers teased his taut and weary skin, stroking him with a long cool hypnotic caress. the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > wind > [adjective] > gentle 1661 S. Pordage 14 Cover'd with grass sprung from Zephyrian showers. 1734 A 7 And from the West with a Zephyrian Breath, Plants seeming dead he re-revives from Death. 1922 37 88 A softness in new foliage ripening from bud to mature leaf in the spring, advent of which under a Zephyrian influence he is describing. the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > wind > [adjective] > completely without wind a1821 J. Keats To Fanny in R. M. Milnes (1848) II. 35 Whose winds, all zephyrless, hold scourging rods. 1905 276 As mild as a zephyrless summer morn. 2000 (Nexis) 17 Jan. 5 The zephyrless clear blue sky. 1765 W. Stevenson II. 92 Not Zephyr-like, through osiers wreath'd, My strains had innocently breath'd, But..with the voice of thunder spoke. 1789 B. Taylor 4 A mild, gentle, zephyr-like breeze. 1832 12 Aug. 106/1 [She] seems not to belong to earth, but rather, as she glides zephyr-like across it.., to hold communion with kindred spirits in the skies. 1924 27 Aug. 11/5 The zephyr like sentences, each following on the heel of another in a rapid flow..did not hold the audience in fascination at first. 1992 (Nexis) 3 Sept. c19 It [sc. the air conditioning] wafts, zephyrlike, over the body, dries the moist brow. 2010 J. J. Patterson 77 The whispering zephyr-like swish from the long black robes of the nuns. the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > wind > [adjective] > gentle a1750 A. Hill (1753) I. 345 Hither no winds, but zephyrous breaths repair. 1906 June 696 It was delicately tentative in tone; a zephyrous intimation, one might say, and hardly more. 2015 (Nexis) 24 (Travel section) 19 I climb..to the top to be rewarded with a stupendous view: sapphirine sea, gin-clear sky, beaming sun and my face kissed by a zephyrous breeze. the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > wind > [adjective] > gentle 1791 J. Learmont 188 The Zephiry Summer breeze. 1880 A. H. Swinton 169 In zephyry hay-fields. 1973 21 May 7/2 (advt.) Floating through breezy, warm city climates. Country climates. Zephyry. Weightless. Gauzy. Airy. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018; most recently modified version published online June 2022). zephyrv. Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: zephyr n. the world > the earth > weather and the atmosphere > weather > wind > blow (of the wind) [verb (intransitive)] > blow gently 1829 II. 307/2 Mr. Windham in Air-street gets zephyred to rest. 1879 R. T. Pritchett 26 He has often in his sleep talked of ‘blue doctors’,..these sounds having been heard in the small hours of the morning zephyring from his tent with nasal accompaniments. 1903 17 May e5 A traveling man who zephyred into Washington the other day. 1922 T. Hardy 111 An aura zephyring round, That care infected not. 1973 J. Jones xxiii. 131 A light little breeze zephyred in..from the open water. 2012 (Nexis) 8 Aug. I am benefitting from the gentle breeze zephyring though the pretty planting of the window box. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). <  n.OE v.1829 |
