weolocread

Old English

Alternative forms

  • wolcnrēad

Etymology

From weoloc (whelk) + rēad (red)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwe͜o.lokˌræ͜ɑːd/

Adjective

weolocrēad

  1. of the reddish color derived from whelk snails; scarlet or purple
    Synonyms: fellerēad, purpul, weolcenrēad, weolocbasu

Declension

  • weolcenrēad

Descendants

  • Middle English: welkred, welkered

References

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