Category:Wheal

Wheal, n. Etym: [oe. whele, as. hwele putrefaction, hwelian to Putrefy.]

Defn: a pustule; a whelk. Wiseman.

Wheal Wheal, n. Etym: [cf. Wale.]

1. A more or less elongated mark raised by a stroke; also, a similar Mark made by any cause; a weal; a wale.

2. Specifically (med.), a flat, burning or itching eminence on the Skin, such as is produced by a mosquito bite, or in urticaria.

Wheal Wheal, n. Etym: [cornish hwel.] (mining)

Defn: a mine.