windy (adj.) Old form(s): windie
windward, situated towards the wind [so that scent will travel away from the follower]
MA II.i.290[Beatrice to Don Pedro, of her merry heart] it keeps on the windy side of care [i.e. so as not to be attacked]
TN III.iv.163[Fabian to Sir Andrew] Still you keep o' the windy side of the law
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