wychert

English

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Etymology

Possibly a compounding of dialectal forms of white +‎ earth.

Pronunciation

Noun

wychert (uncountable)

  1. A natural blend of white chalk and clay, traditionally mixed with straw and used to build walls.
    • 2009, R. W. Brunskill, Brick and Clay Building in Britain, page 204:
      Although only found in a comparatively small area, the use of wychert has attracted a good deal of interest.
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