Where does “wheal” come from?
wheal (English) comes from Middle English whele, from Old English hwele — sore; boil; pimple.
wheal (English): A small raised swelling on the skin, often itchy,...
Definitions
- A small raised swelling on the skin, often itchy,...
Ancestry of “wheal”, step by step
wheal traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Middle English whele
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | whele | A wheel; A device that utilises a wheel to... |
| 2 | Old English | hwele | sore; boil; pimple |
via Cornish hwel
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish | hwel | mine |