"whelpie" meaning in All languages combined

See whelpie on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: whelpies [plural]
Etymology: From whelp + -ie. Etymology templates: {{af|en|whelp|-ie|id2=diminutive}} whelp + -ie Head templates: {{en-noun}} whelpie (plural whelpies)
  1. A small whelp, especially a little cub or puppy; a cur.

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