First Known Use: 14th century
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1wheen
adjective \ˈhwēn, ˈwēn\
Definition of WHEEN
dial British : few 2
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Origin of WHEEN
Middle English (Scots) quheyne, from Old English hwǣne, hwēne, adverb, somewhat, from instr. of hwōn little, few
2wheen
noun
Definition of WHEEN
dial British : a considerable number or amount
First Known Use of WHEEN
1680
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