hwelp

hwelp, m.n: cub of a lion or bear; a young dog. (H’WELP / ˈhwɛlp)

Medieval manuscript image of a pair of male lions gently licking three lion cubs.
Northumberland Bestiary; England, c. 1250-60; J. Paul Getty Museum, Ms. 100, f. 8r. [blogs.getty.edu]

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