wherret

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A blow, especially on the face.
verb
  1. To hurry; to trouble; to tease.
  2. To box (somebody) on the ear; to strike on the ear.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɛɹɪt/

Word forms

wherret wherrets whirrit worrit wherreting wherreted

Etymology

Unknown; perhaps imitative. See whirr.

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