whan

/wɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A variant of whan, referring to a whin or a gorse bush.

“The whan grew in the fields surrounding the village.”

2. verb

A variant of whan, meaning to pull or haul with a rope or tackle.

“The sailors whan the heavy load onto the ship.”

Synonyms

  • gorse
  • haul
  • pull
  • whin

Antonyms

  • push
  • release