Definitions for kelpie

kelpie kel·pie

Spelling: [kel-pee]
IPA: /ˈkɛl pi/

Kelpie is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 66 anagrams from letters in kelpie (eeiklp).

Definitions for kelpie

noun

  1. (in Scottish legends) a water spirit, usually having the form of a horse, reputed to cause drownings or to warn those in danger of drowning.
  2. Australian kelpie.

Origin of kelpie

First recorded in 1740-50; origin uncertain

Examples for kelpie

It was the kelpie, with an empty bag—a pillow-case, I believe—in her hand.

I began a series of persecutions of the kelpie on my own account.

The kelpie gave a hideous roar, and turned away to run from the wimble.

I thought at first it was the kelpie come after me, for it was a tall woman.

My only excuse for them is, that I hoped by them to drive the kelpie away.

Mrs. Stedman's long-haired, blue kelpie took a prize in the show of '95.

I doobt he's a kelpie, or a hell-horse, or something no canny o' that kin'; for faith!

Then,” said the kelpie “go home, and to-morrow you shall see Moneta and her child.

I was not too much abashed to take notice that the kelpie bridled at this.

But the kelpie came every day, repeating the question, “Will you go now?”

Word Value for kelpie
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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