welkin

wel·kin

noun \ˈwel-kən\

Definition of WELKIN

1

a : the vault of the sky : firmament <the sun of heaven … made the western welkin blush — Shakespeare> b : the celestial abode of God or the gods : heaven

2

: the upper atmosphere

Examples of WELKIN

1. <the movie has been so overhyped that one half expects its opening to be accompanied by the proverbial ringing of the welkin>

Origin of WELKIN

Middle English, literally, cloud, from Old English wolcen; akin to Old High German wolkan cloud

First Known Use: 12th century

Related to WELKIN

Synonyms: blue, firmament, heaven(s), high, sky

Related Words: midair; horizon, skyline

[+]more[-]hide