Winchester

adjective

Win·​ches·​ter ˈwin-ˌche-stər 

: 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

Word History

Etymology

from the code name used by the original developer

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Geographical Definition

Winchester

geographical name

Win·​ches·​ter ˈwin-ˌche-stər 

-chə-stər

1

city in northern Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley population 26,203

2

city in southern England population 45,000

Note: Winchester is the capital of Hampshire.