Whelk

He was, however, promptly kicked into silence by his peers -- seriously this time, for he who interferes with the telling of a story is a "Whelk," -- which, for the moment, is the family word for whatever is base, mean, unprofitable, and unworthy of being associated with.

Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North Samuel Rutherford Crockett

Some unwary critter--perhaps Willie the Whelk--will wander too close, and George will will catch it with his magnificent claws.

Biology mini-lesson for the week doyle 2009

Some unwary critter--perhaps Willie the Whelk--will wander too close, and George will will catch it with his magnificent claws.

Archive 2009-01-01 doyle 2009

Of course they are - after all its a volutary system - designed to save lives, give more power to unelected quango's that HM govt loves so much as well as saving the beloved Peruvian Whelk from dreaded Global Boring.

Gordon Brown(...is a cunt) & plans speed limiting devices - another stealth tax on the motorist. FIDO The Dog 2008

Of course they are - after all its a volutary system - designed to save lives, give more power to unelected quango's that HM govt loves so much as well as saving the beloved Peruvian Whelk from dreaded Global Boring.

Archive 2008-12-01 FIDO The Dog 2008

The baby launched a new round of howls as Patty Whelk from Child Welfare came through the open door.

The 6th Target Patterson, James, 1947- 2007

I offer you Lobster cards in Guildford, Clam cards in Chelmsford, Whelk cards in Brighton etc etc.

Are They Mad? Serf 2006

Whelk: cut off its head and tail, throw away its operculum, mantle, &c., cut it in two, and put it on the sturgeon, adding vinegar.

Early English Meals and Manners Frederick James Furnivall 1867

Whelk: cut off its head and tail, throw away its operculum, mantle, &c.,

Early English Meals and Manners Frederick James Furnivall 1867

Dr G. could suggest nothing for _almond_, but on looking at the drawing of the male Whelk

Early English Meals and Manners Frederick James Furnivall 1867