v. Obs. [? A back-formation from LIONCEL.] trans. To whelp: said of a lioness.
1562. Leigh, Armorie (1597), 44. It is said that when they are first Lionsed, they sleepe continually three long Egyptian daies.
1688. R. Holme, Armoury, II. 134/1. A Lioness Lionseth a Lioncell or Lions Whelp.
