hwelca

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Old English

Alternative forms

  • hwylca
  • hƿelca — wynn spelling

Etymology

Apparently from *hwele +‎ -ca (diminutive ending).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈxwel.kɑ/, [ˈʍeɫ.kɑ]

Noun

hwelca m

  1. an inflamed swelling; pustule

Declension

Declension of hwelca (weak)
Case Singular Plural
nominative hwelca hwelcan
accusative hwelcan hwelcan
genitive hwelcan hwelcena
dative hwelcan hwelcum

Descendants

  • Middle English: whelke
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