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welt

UK/wɛlt/ US/ˈwɛlt/ rare archaic obsolete uk
noun (2) verb (2)

noun

1.

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

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2.

verb

1.

beat severely with a whip or rod

  • “The teacher often flogged the students”
  • “The children were severely trounced”
Synonyms
2.

put a welt on

  • “welt the shoes”

Phrases

  • Goodyear welt
  • without welt or guard

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