Whelky

Whelky
Whelky Whelk"y, a. [1913 Webster] 1. Having whelks, ridges, or protuberances; hence, streaked; striated. [1913 Webster]

2. Shelly. ``Whelky pearls.'' --Spenser. [1913 Webster]


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