First Known Use: 1973
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Winchester
adjective Win·ches·ter \ˈwin-ˌches-tər\
Definition of WINCHESTER
: relating to or being computer disk technology that permits high-density storage by sealing the rigid metal disks within the disk drive mechanism as protection against dust
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Origin of WINCHESTER
from the code name used by the original developer
Winchester
geographical name Win·ches·ter \ˈwin-ˌches-tər, -chəs-tər\
Definition of WINCHESTER
1
city N Virginia pop 26,203
2
city S England ∗ of Hampshire pop 30,642
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