whelpy

== English == === Etymology 1 === From whelp +‎ -y. ==== Adjective ==== whelpy (comparative whelpier or more whelpy, superlative whelpiest or most whelpy) Like or relating to a whelp (cub or puppy). === Etymology 2 === Origin uncertain. Perhaps an alteration of welt +‎ -y; or from dialectal English whelpy meaning "sour, rancid". ==== Adjective ==== whelpy (comparative whelpier or more whelpy, superlative whelpiest or most whelpy) Festering or having welts or wheals; attery, purulent.