"alewhap" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: alewhaps [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} alewhap (plural alewhaps)
  1. (obsolete, regional) an alewife Tags: obsolete, regional
    Sense id: en-alewhap-en-noun-MbgCUaBq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Regional English

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