n. [ Cf. G. schwall a sea swell, from schwellen to swell, E. swell. ] Water breaking in upon the miners at their work; -- so called among tin miners. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. walet, probably the same word as OE. watel a bag. See Wattle. ]
[ His hood ] was trussed up in his walet. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who carries a wallet; a foot traveler; a tramping beggar. [ Colloq. ] Wright. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. walet, probably the same word as OE. watel a bag. See Wattle. ]
[ His hood ] was trussed up in his walet. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who carries a wallet; a foot traveler; a tramping beggar. [ Colloq. ] Wright. [ 1913 Webster ]