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welkin Definition

wel·kin (wel′kin)

noun

Archaic the vault of heaven, the sky, or the upper air: now chiefly in make the welkin ring, to make a very loud sound

Etymology: ME welkne < OE wolcen, cloud, akin to Ger wolke < IE base *welg-, wet > Old Russ vologa, broth & Russ Volga, Volga

welkin Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • ring: Contents: Love came down at Christmas Christ was born on Christmas Day Hark, how all the welkin rings!
welkin Quotes

But now my task is smoothly done, I can fly, or I can run Quickly to the green earth's end, Where the bow'd welkin slow doth bend, And from thence can soar as soon To the corners of the Moon.

—Milton,John

Hark! how all the welkin rings, Glory to the King of kings. Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.

—Wesley, Charles