ər, ˈwɪk- verb (used without object)
1.
to whinny; neigh.
noun
2.
a whinny; neigh.
Origin:
1650–60; whick- (compare Old English hwicung squeaking, said of mice) + -er6; akin to German wiehern to neigh
1650–60; whick- (compare Old English hwicung squeaking, said of mice) + -er6; akin to German wiehern to neigh
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| —vb | |
| (intr) (of a horse) to whinny or neigh; nicker | |
| [C17: of imitative origin] | |
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