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

Phrases Containing withe

• withe rod

Kids Definition

withe

noun

ˈwith  ˈwit͟h 

ˈwīt͟h

: a slender flexible branch or twig