Welter

Definition:

  • (v. i.) To roll, as the body of an animal; to tumble about, especially in anything foul or defiling; to wallow.
  • (v. i.) To rise and fall, as waves; to tumble over, as billows.
  • (v. i.) To wither; to wilt.
  • (a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, the most heavily weighted race in a meeting; as, a welter race; the welter stakes.
  • (n.) That in which any person or thing welters, or wallows; filth; mire; slough.
  • (n.) A rising or falling, as of waves; as, the welter of the billows; the welter of a tempest.

Compare welter with other words:

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welter vs. wither

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