hwelca
Old English
Alternative forms
- hwylca, hƿelca
Etymology
Apparently from *hwele + -ca (diminutive ending).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhwelkɑ/, [ˈʍelkɑ]
Noun
hwelca m
- An inflamed swelling; pustule
Declension
Declension of hwelca (weak)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | hwelca | hwelcan |
| accusative | hwelcan | hwelcan |
| genitive | hwelcan | hwelcena |
| dative | hwelcan | hwelcum |
Related terms
- hwelian
Descendants
- Middle English: whelke
- English: whelk