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welkin

noun

/ˈwɛlkɪn/

Meaning

The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.

The eagle soared high into the welkin.

make the welkin ring

sky, heavens, firmament, atmosphere, ether

earth, ground, land

blue welkin, bright welkin, vast welkin

the ability or capacity to do something or influence others

Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

a container used for storing or carrying water

money obtained in return for labor or services

a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person