WITHY


Meaning of WITHY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' wi- th ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural with · ies

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English w ī thig; akin to Old High German w ī da willow, Latin vitis vine, vi ē re to plait ― more at WIRE

Date: before 12th century

1 : WILLOW especially : OSIER 1

2 : a flexible slender twig or branch (as of osier) : WITHE

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