wheen
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1wheen

adjective \ˈhwēn, ˈwēn\

Definition of WHEEN

dialect British
: few 2

Origin of WHEEN

Middle English (Scots) quheyne, from Old English hwǣne, hwēne, adverb, somewhat, from instr. of hwōn little, few
First Known Use: 14th century

2wheen

noun

Definition of WHEEN

dialect British
: a considerable number or amount

First Known Use of WHEEN

1680

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