withe

noun

ˈwith

ˈwit͟h

ˈwīt͟h

: a slender flexible branch or twig

especially : one used as a band or line

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English withthe; akin to Old English wīthig withy

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of withe was before the 12th century

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“Withe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/withe. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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withe

noun

ˈwith

ˈwit͟h

ˈwīt͟h

: a slender flexible branch or twig

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