plural withies
Definition of withy
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
: a flexible slender twig or branch (as of osier) : withe
withy
adjectiveDefinition of withy (Entry 2 of 2)
: flexibly tough
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The first known use of withy was before the 12th century
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