Masculine

welp

Meaning

  1. (masculine, neuter) whelp, young mammal of certain carnivorous species, notably canine pup, bear - or lion cub
  2. (masculine, neuter) human youngster, especially of age group 8-11 in boy scouts

Synonyms

wolvenwelp

leeuwenwelpje

pup

leeuwejong

Translations

Frequency

22k
Etymology

In summary

From Middle Dutch welp, from Old Dutch welp, from Proto-Germanic *hwelpaz.

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