Winder
/ˈwɪndər/noun
A device or person that winds something, especially a clock or watch.
Did you know?In medieval times, winding a clock was seen as a ritualistic act, believed to control the passage of time itself.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wendh-
“to turn or twist”
Old English
Old English
windan
“to twist, wind, or turn”
Middle English
Middle English
winden
“to wind, twist, or coil”
14th Century
Middle English
winder
“a tool or person that winds something, often in a mechanical context”
Modern English
English
winder
“an apparatus or individual that winds something, reflecting mechanical advancements.”