withy
withy definition
withy (wit̸h′ē, wit̸h′ē)
noun pl. withies with′·ies
a tough, flexible twig of willow, osier, etc., used for binding things; withe
Etymology: ME < OE withig, willow, twig of willow: for IE base see withe
adjective
tough and flexible; wiry
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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