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whelk
Definition of whelk (Entry 2 of 2)
Noun (1)
In the meaning defined above
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
Middle English welke, from Old English weoloc; akin to Middle Dutch willoc whelk and perhaps to Latin volvere to turn — more at voluble
Middle English whelke, from Old English hwylca, from hwelian to suppurate
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