Featured April 17, 2026

    Waghalter

    9 letters

    Definition

    a rogue likely to be hanged; a scoundrel destined for the gallows

    What does "Waghalter" mean?

    Waghaltera rogue likely to be hanged; a scoundrel destined for the gallows

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