Definitions for whitlows

whitlows whit·low

Spelling: [hwit-loh, wit-]
IPA: /ˈʰwɪt loʊ, ˈwɪt-/

Whitlows is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 167 anagrams from letters in whitlows (hilostww).

Definitions for whitlows

noun

  1. an inflammation of the deeper tissues of a finger or toe, especially of the terminal phalanx, usually producing suppuration.

Origin of whitlows

1350-1400; Middle English whit(f)lowe, whitflawe. See white, flaw1

Examples for whitlows

"I—I expect so," said whitlow, clinging to his brief case with both hands.

"That's fortunate," said whitlow, munching desultorily at his sandwich.

whitlow half-expected him to remove his hat, but he did not.

Greek name for a whitlow, and for a plant thought to cure it.

Yet, so far as I can find, whitlow is a richer man than he was three years ago.

As the general's voice droned on and on, whitlow barely listened.

A felon or whitlow is a more extensive and a more serious condition.

whitlow discharged his man this winter, and took in his place a half-grown boy.

Mr. whitlow rents a gin, but will own one of his own this year.

Paul, you land a couple of blows on whitlow and then follow Alice.

Word Value for whitlows
Scrable

16

Words with friends

16

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