wychert en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈwɪt͡ʃɚt/ (General-American)
- /ˈwɪtʃət/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Possibly a compounding of dialectal forms of white + earth.
Meanings
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(uncountable) A natural blend of white chalk and clay, traditionally mixed with straw and used to build walls.
Although only found in a comparatively small area, the use of wychert has attracted a good deal of interest.
2009, R. W. Brunskill, Brick and Clay Building in Britain, page 204:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| witchert | alternative | lexicographic |