WELLHEAD
Well"head`, n.
Defn: A source, spring, or fountain.
At the wellhead the purest streams arise. Spenser.
Our public-school and university life is a great wellhead of new and
irresponsible words. Earle.
WELLHOLE
Well"hole`, n.
1. (Arch.) (a) The open space in a floor, to accommodate a staircase. (b) The open space left beyond the ends of the steps of a staircase.
2. A cavity which receives a counterbalancing weight in certain mechanical contrivances, and is adapted also for other purposes. W. M. Buchanan.
WELL-INFORMED
Well`-in*formed", a.
Defn: Correctly informed; provided with information; well furnished with authentic knowledge; intelligent.
WELLINGTON BOOT
Wel"ling*ton boot. [After the Duke of Wellington.]
Defn: A riding boot for men, the front of which came above the knee; also, a similar shorter boot worn under the trousers.
WELLINGTONIA
Wel`ling*to"ni*a, n. Etym: [NL. So named after the Duke of
Wellington.] (Bot.)