Watchet

Watchet

Watchet\ (-[e^]t), a. [Probably from F. vaciet bilberry, whortleberry; cf. L. vaccinium blueberry, whortleberry.] Pale or light blue. [Obs.] "Watchet mantles." --Spenser.

Who stares in Germany at watchet eyes? --Dryden.
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