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To separate, and drive off, the chaff from by means of wind; to fan; as, to winnow grain.

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  1. n. To separate, and drive off, the chaff from by means of wind; to fan; as, to winnow grain.
  2. n. To sift, as for the purpose of separating falsehood from truth; to separate, as had from good.
  3. n. To beat with wings, or as with wings.