weolocread

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Old English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From weoloc (whelk) +‎ rēad (red)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈwe͜o.lokˌræ͜ɑːd/

Adjective[edit]

weolocrēad

  1. of the reddish color derived from whelk snails; scarlet or purple
    Synonyms: fellerēad, purpul, weolcenrēad, weolocbasu

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Descendants[edit]

  • Middle English: welkred, welkered

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