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Definition of Withy

1. Noun. Strong flexible twig.

Definition of Withy

1. n. The osier willow (Salix viminalis). See Osier, n. (a).

2. a. Made of withes; like a withe; flexible and tough; also, abounding in withes.

3. n. The osier willow (Salix viminalis). See Osier, n. (a).

4. a. Made of withes; like a withe; flexible and tough; also, abounding in withes.

Definition of Withy

1. Adjective. (archaic) Flexible, like a withe. ¹

2. Noun. The osier willow (''Salix viminalis''). ¹

3. Noun. A long flexible twig of the osier; a withe. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Withy

1. flexible and tough [adj WITHIER, WITHIEST] / a flexible twig [n WITHIES]

Medical Definition of Withy

1. Made of withes; like a withe; flexible and tough; also, abounding in withes. "The stream is brimful now, and lies high in this little withy plantation." (G. Eliot) Origin: OE. Withe, wipi, AS. Wiig a willow, willow twig; akin to G. Weide willow, OHG. Wida, Icel. Vija, a withy, Sw. Vide a willow twig, Dan. Vidie a willow, osier, Gr, and probably to L. Vitis a vine, viere to plait, Russ. Vite. Cf. Wine, Withe. 1. The osier willow (Salix viminalis). See Osier, . 2. A withe. See Withe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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