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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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