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whale
verb
whaled
whal·ing

Definition of WHALE
transitive verb

1
: lash, thrash

2
: to strike or hit vigorously

3
: to defeat soundly
Origin of WHALE
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1790

From Merriam-Webster

14 posted on 07/30/2012 12:00:45 PM PDT by Altariel ("Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!")

To: Altariel

Interesting. If I had to spell it I would spelled it “wailed”.

24 posted on 07/30/2012 12:58:28 PM PDT by freedomlover

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