Watchet

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. [1913 Webster]

Who stares in Germany at watchet eyes? --Dryden. [1913 Webster]


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