English

Alternative forms

• whelp

Interjection

welp

1. (slang) Well.

Anagrams

• plew

Dutch

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛlp

Etymology

From Old Dutch *welp, from Proto-Germanic *hwelpaz.

Noun

welp m, n ‎(plural welpen, diminutive welpje n)

1. whelp, young mammal of certain carnivorous species, notably canine pup, bear - or lion cub
2. human youngster, especially as age group 8-11 in boy scouting

Derived terms

• welpenhorde
• welpenpet

References

• M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]