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Welter [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

To roll, as the body of an animal; but usually, to roll or wallow in some foul matter; as, to welter in blood or in filth.

Welter [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Of, pertaining to, or designating, the most heavily weighted race in a meeting; as, a welter race; the welter stakes.

Welter [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. That in which any person or thing welters, or wallows; filth; mire; slough.

2. A rising or falling, as of waves; as, the welter of the billows; the welter of a tempest.

Welter [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. To roll, as the body of an animal; to tumble about, especially in anything foul or defiling; to wallow.

2. To rise and fall, as waves; to tumble over, as billows.

3. To wither; to wilt.

Weltered [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Weltering [Participle present tense] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Rolling; wallowing; as in mire, blood, or other filthy matter.

Weltering [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913