Definition of whelp
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
2
: a young boy or girl
whelp
verb
whelped; whelping; whelps
Definition of whelp (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give birth to
—used of various carnivores and especially the dog
: to bring forth young
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The first known use of whelp was before the 12th century
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