Meaning Of Welter

v. i.

To roll, as the body of an animal; to tumble about, especially in anything foul or defiling; to wallow.

v. i.

To rise and fall, as waves; to tumble over, as billows.

v. i.

To wither; to wilt.

a.

Of, pertaining to, or designating, the most heavily weighted race in a meeting; as, a welter race; the welter stakes.

n.

That in which any person or thing welters, or wallows; filth; mire; slough.

n.

A rising or falling, as of waves; as, the welter of the billows; the welter of a tempest.