I. ˈwi-thē noun
( plural with·ies )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wīthig; akin to Old High German wīda willow, Latin vitis vine, viēre 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
II. ˈwi-thē, ˈwi-thē, ˈwī-thē adjective
Etymology: withe
Date: 1598
: flexibly tough