n. [ OE. whele, AS. hwele putrefaction, hwelian to putrefy. ] A pustule; a whelk. Wiseman. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Wale. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cornish hwel. ] (Mining) A mine. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Zool.) The harvest mite; -- so called from the wheals, caused by its bite. [ 1913 Webster ]