WHELP, noun [Latin] 1. The young of the canine species, and of several other beasts of prey; a puppy; a cub; as a bear robbed of her whelps; lions whelps. 2. A son; in contempt. 3. A young man; in contempt. WHELP, verb intransitive To bring forth young, as the female of the canine species and some other beasts of prey.
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