whittret

noun

whit·​tret ˈ(h)wi-trət How to pronounce whittret (audio)
chiefly Scotland
: weasel

Word History

Etymology

Middle English whitrat, from white, whit white + rat rat

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of whittret was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near whittret

Cite this Entry

“Whittret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whittret. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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