Etymology

wingding

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wingding · noun1

Reduplication of wing (“arm”).

wingding · noun2

After the Wingdings font developed by Microsoft in 1990. Its name was presumably derived from dingbat and earlier senses of wingding.

Wingding · noun3

Introduced as a trademark by Microsoft.

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