wyvern

[ wahy-vern ]

/ ˈwaɪ vərn /

a two-legged winged dragon having the hinder part of a serpent with a barbed tail.

Origin of wyvern

1600–10; alteration (with unexplained -n) of earlier wyver, Middle English < Anglo-French wivre (Old French guivre) < Latin vīpera viper

wyomingite, wysiwyg, wyszyński, wyte, wythe, wyvern, wywh, wöhler, wölfflin, würm, württemberg

She was anxious to recommence her studies, to resume her readings to the children; and she desired to see Mr. Wyvern.

Demos |George Gissing
She is showing him the grounds; which I always think are the great charm of Wyvern, so secluded!

Lyre and Lancet |F. Anstey
She had liked Mr. Wyvern from the first meeting with him, and a sense of trust had been nourished by each succeeding conversation.

Demos |George Gissing
Hubert resolved to take the book to Wanley in the evening; if no other means offered, Mr. Wyvern would return it to the owner.

Demos |George Gissing

Hubert did not move from the bedside, and from time to time Mr. Wyvern came and sat with him.

Demos |George Gissing

wyvern

/ (ˈwaɪvən) /

a heraldic beast having a serpent's tail and a dragon's head and a body with wings and two legs

C17: variant of earlier wyver, from Old French, from Latin vīpera viper