wychert

English

Alternative forms

• witchert

Etymology

Possibly a compounding of dialectal forms of white +‎ earth.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈwɪtʃət/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈwɪt͡ʃɚt/

Noun

wychert (uncountable)

1. A natural blend of white chalk and clay, traditionally mixed with straw and used to build walls.
   • 2009, R. W. Brunskill, Brick and Clay Building in Britain, page 204:

     Although only found in a comparatively small area, the use of wychert has attracted a good deal of interest.