I. ˈhwelp, ˈwelp noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hwelp; akin to Old High German hwelf whelp
Date: before 12th century
1. : any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
2. : a young boy or girl
II. verb
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
: to give birth to — used of various carnivores and especially the dog
intransitive verb
: to bring forth young