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welt

(n): a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

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(n): any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

(n): a raised or strengthened seam

(n): joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

(v): beat severely with a whip or rod

(v): give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression

(v): put a welt on

(v): make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

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9 months ago LostSoul said:

A stocking top is called a welt.

about 1 year ago brtom said:

"In amazon costume, hard hat, jackboots cockspurred, vermilion waistcoat, fawn musketeer gauntlets with braided drums, long train held up and hunting crop with which she strikes her welt constantly."
Joyce, Ulysses, 15

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