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Withy

noun
(pl. withies)
1.
Strong flexible twig.  Synonym: withe.






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"Withy" Quotes from Famous Books



... was dealt with summarily, the programme being as follows: First, he was imprisoned several days and nights, and then he was nailed by the ear to a post at the flesh-shambles. As the next item, he was turned out naked from the middle upwards, and many boys, with withy rods, whipped him out of the town. He was then locked to a clog with an iron chain and horseblock until the Friday morning following, and finally abjured the town before the Mayor and Bailiffs, at the same time making restitution of 6s. 8d. to the wife ...
— The Customs of Old England • F. J. Snell



Words linked to "Withy" :   osier, sprig, withe, twig, branchlet



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