'Spinney' definitions:

Definition of 'spinney'

(from WordNet)
noun
A copse that shelters game

Definition of 'Spinney'

From: GCIDE
  • Spinney \Spin"ney\ (sp[i^]n"n[y^]), n.; pl. Spinneys (sp[i^]n"n[i^]z). Same as Spinny. --T. Hughes. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'spinney'

From: GCIDE
  • Spinny \Spin"ny\, n.; pl. Spinnies. [OF. espinaye,espinoye, espinei, espanoi, F. ['e]pinaie, from L. spinetum a thicket of thorns, fr. spina a thorn. See Spine.] A small thicket or grove with undergrowth; a clump of trees. [Written also spinney, and spinny.] [1913 Webster]
  • The downs rise steep, crowned with black fir spinnies. --C. Kingsley. [1913 Webster]

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