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Webster 1913 Edition

Whelky

Whelk′y

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Adj.
1.
Having whelks, ridges, or protuberances; hence, streaked; striated.
2.
Shelly.
“Whelky pearls.”
Spenser.

Webster 1828 Edition

Whelky

WHELKY

,
Adj.
Protuberant; embossed; rounded.

Definition 2024

whelky

whelky

English

Adjective

whelky ‎(comparative more whelky, superlative most whelky)

  1. Having whelks, ridges, or protuberances.
  2. streaked; striated
    Whelky pearles — Spenser.

Etymology

whelk +‎ -y

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