First Known Use: before 12th century
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withe
noun \ˈwith, ˈwith, ˈwīth\
Definition of WITHE
: a slender flexible branch or twig; especially : one used as a band or line
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Origin of WITHE
Middle English, from Old English withthe; akin to Old English wīthig withy
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