Obs. exc. dial. [Of obscure origin.] A sty or inflammatory swelling on the eyelid.
1569. R. Androse, trans. Alexis’ Secr., IV. I. 4. To heale a West that riseth vpon the eye liddes.
1705. Lond. Gaz., No. 4185/4. A down Look, having a West in one of his Eyes.
1847. Halliwell.
1899. C. K. Paul, Memories, 250. ‘I have a west coming in my eye.’
