whelpynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From whelp +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /hwɛlpinɡ(ə)/

Noun

whelpynge (used of canids and felids, rare)

  1. The process of bearing young.
  2. The process of exiting the womb.

References

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