withy

(wit̸h′ē, wit̸h′ē)

noun pl. withies

a tough, flexible twig of willow, osier, etc., used for binding things; withe

Origin: ME < OE withig, willow, twig of willow: for IE base see withe

adjective

tough and flexible; wiry

See withy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

noun pl. with·ies

A rope or band made of withes.
a. A long flexible twig, as that of an osier.
b. A tree or shrub having such twigs.

Origin:

Origin: withe

Origin: + -y¹

Origin: . N., from Middle English withye, willow branch

Origin: , from Old English wīthig, willow; see wei- in Indo-European roots

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