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Examples of whey in a Sentence
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Word History
Middle English, from Old English hwæg; akin to Middle Dutch wey whey
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing whey
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Cite this Entry
“Whey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whey. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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