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Meaning of "withy" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WITHY

Old English wīdig( e); related to Old Norse vīthir, Old High German wīda, Latin vītis vine, Sanskrit vītika fetter.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF WITHY

ˈwɪðɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WITHY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Withy can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES WITHY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Withy

Withy or withe is a strong flexible willow stem that is typically used in thatching and for gardening. Several species and hybrid cultivars of willows are grown for withy production; typical species include Salix acutifolia, Salix daphnoides, Salix × mollissima, Salix purpurea, Salix triandra, and Salix viminalis. The term is also sometimes used to describe any type of flexible rod used in rural crafts such as hazel or ash. Withies are traditionally used to mark minor tidal channels in UK harbours and estuaries. In many places they are still in use today and are often marked on navigation charts. At high tide the tops of a line of withies stuck in the mud on one or both sides of the channel will show above water to indicate where the deeper water lies. International navigation chart symbols for withies are pictured. NChart-Symbol INT Withy Port NChart-Symbol INT Withy Starboard Places such as Wythenshawe and Withy Grove in Manchester take their names from the willow woods and groves that grew there in earlier times. The Somerset Levels is now the only area in the UK where basket willow is grown commercially.

Definition of withy in the English dictionary

The first definition of withy in the dictionary is a willow tree, esp an osier. Other definition of withy is tough and agile. Withy is also resembling a withe in strength or flexibility.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WITHY

prithee · sithee · smithy · stithy

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WITHY

within an inch of · within call · within limits · within-subjects design · withindoors · without · without cease · without ceremony · without fail · without number · without prejudice · without recourse · without reserve · without tears · withoutdoors · withstand · withstander · withstood · withwind · witless

WORDS THAT END LIKE WITHY

apathy · earthy · empathy · filthy · healthy · homeopathy · lengthy · McCarthy · neuropathy · noteworthy · osteopathy · pithy · sympathy · telepathy · thy · Timothy · trustworthy · unhealthy · wealthy · worthy

Synonyms and antonyms of withy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «withy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WITHY

Find out the translation of withy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of withy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «withy» in English.
zh

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柔韧
1,325 millions of speakers
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withy
570 millions of speakers
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English

withy
510 millions of speakers
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withy
380 millions of speakers
ar

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الغصن الرفيع
280 millions of speakers
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Withy
278 millions of speakers
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withy
270 millions of speakers
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withy
260 millions of speakers
fr

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brin d´osier
220 millions of speakers
ms

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Withy
190 millions of speakers
de

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withy
180 millions of speakers
ja

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ヤナギ
130 millions of speakers
ko

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가는 가지
85 millions of speakers
jv

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Withy
85 millions of speakers
vi

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một giống liểu
80 millions of speakers
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withy
75 millions of speakers
mr

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सह
75 millions of speakers
tr

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söğüt dalı
70 millions of speakers
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withy
65 millions of speakers
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withy
50 millions of speakers
uk

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Withy
40 millions of speakers
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withy
30 millions of speakers
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withy
15 millions of speakers
af

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band van twijgen
14 millions of speakers
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withy
10 millions of speakers
no

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withy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of withy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WITHY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about withy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WITHY»

Discover the use of withy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to withy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Heidegger on Being Uncanny
Heidegger's concept of 'uncanniness' (Unheimlichkeit) is usually overlooked, glossed over, or conflated with Freud's uncanny feeling.
Katherine Withy, 2009
2
The bitter withy
A collection of poems in which the the acclaimed poet expresses his thoughts and feelings on such topics as nature, art, happiness, creation, and death.
Donald Revell, 2009
3
An affectionate farewell address to Friends in North ...
George Withy. " Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree," said Peter. I might multiply examples of this kind to a length that would far exceed the limits I propose. _The writings of our ancient Friends are replete with similar ...
George Withy, 1823
4
Lloyd's Register: Underwriters
(2 copies), Middlesbrough 1912 Furness Shipping & Agency Co., Antwerp 1890 Furness, Withy & Co. (Lim.) (6 copies), Furness House, BiUiter-street 1915 Furness, Withy & Co. (Lim.), Baltimore, Md. 1884 Furness, Withy & Co. (Lim.), Furness ...
‎1921
5
Exporters' Encyclopaedia
Line: Furness-Glasgow Line. Agents — Boston: Furness, Withy & Co., Ltd. — Philadelphia: Furness. Withy & Co., Ltd. (7/19/21.) Sailings: From Boston and Philadelphia, about fortnightly, for Glasgow. Regulations: Dock Receipt, on company's ...
‎1921
6
"Nauticus": A Journal of Shipping, Insurance, Investments ...
Apr. 1 — Argentina (It.), Naples, Patras, Sec San Rossore (It.), Naples, Genoa; ' Furness, Withy & Co. Duca d'Abruzzi (It.), Palermo, Naples, &c Apr. 2 — Trecarne (Br.), Genoa via Phila. Apr. 4—Kazembe (Br.), Piraeus, Salonica, &c. via Phila.; ...
R. De Tankerville, 1921
7
Collections Historical & Archaeological Relating to ...
Jane Gould of Golfa, born 22nd July 1774; married, 19th October 1797, Thomas Withy (who was the fifth son of Dr. William Withy,i and was born 25th November 1772, and died 8th March 1852). She died 5th January 1859 (M. I., Welshpool ...
Powys-land Club, 1886
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Collections Histrorical and Archaelogical Relating to ...
Hi. Jane Gould of Golfa, born 22nd July 1774; married, 19th October 1797, Thomas Withy (who was the fifth son of Dr. William Withy,1 and was born 25th November 1772, and died 8th March 1852). She died 5th January 1859 (M. I., Welshpool ...
‎1886
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The Montgomeryshire Collections
_ .,.__-._ WELSH POOL. 209 ilil: A' -.—a--- ——-'_.~.——= _ '_ ._ . . III. JANE GOULD of Golfa, born 22nd July 1774; married, 19th October 1797, Thomas Withy (who was the fifth son of Dr. William Withy,1 and was born 25th November 1772, ...
‎1886
10
Salford Past
When the Manchester Ship Canal opened in 1894, Furness Withy was one of the principal shipping companies that used the Port of Manchester. Christopher Furness, of Furness Withy, started a trial in 1897 to sail ships from Salford to ...
‎2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WITHY»

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Withy King Beats Hopefuls To Make National Panel
Bath law firm Withy King has been appointed to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) Panel of Professional Deputies through its trust corporation. «NOW Bath, Jul 15»
2
Withy King earns a place on Government panel of legal and …
Regional law firm Withy King, which has offices in Swindon and Marlborough, has been appointed to the Government's panel of professionals that protects ... «Swindon Business News, Jul 15»
3
Withy King Raises Over £18k For Forever Friends Appeal
The Bath offices of law firm Withy King have raised £18,428.83 for the Royal United Hospital's Forever Friends Appeal, their chosen charity for the last two years. «NOW Bath, Jul 15»
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Bath law firm Withy King raises £18000 for the Royal United …
Bath-based law firm Withy King has raised more than £18,000 for the Royal United Hospital's Forever Friends Appeal, its chosen charity for the last two years. «Bath Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Mergers help boost law firm Withy King's turnover to £22m
LAW firm Withy King, which has offices in Swindon and Marlborough, has announced a record 18 per cent growth in turnover to almost £22m in the year ending ... «Swindon Advertiser, Jun 15»
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Revenue up by 18 per cent at Withy King
Graham Street (pictured), managing partner at Withy King, said: "Back in 2012, we set ourselves a challenging target for organic growth, underpinned by ... «Insider Media, Jun 15»
7
Lemon & Co merger helps Withy King achieve better-than-expected …
Regional law firm Withy King's merger with long-established Swindon rival Lemon & Co helped it achieve a record 18% increase in turnover to nearly £22m, ... «Swindon Business News, Jun 15»
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Top Legal Aid award nomination for Withy King family lawyer …
Withy King family lawyer Rebecca Stevens has been named among the finalists in the prestigious Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) Awards run by the Legal ... «Swindon Business News, Jun 15»
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Pro bono work in high-profile custody case puts Withy King in …
Swindon family solicitor Rebecca Stevens' free legal advice to a father with learning disabilities in a custody battle has earned her firm Withy King a place on the ... «Swindon Business News, May 15»
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Gillingham walkers spooked by grave-shaped hole at Withy Wood
Walkers in Withy Wood nature reserve in Gillingham were spooked to find a 6 foot 5 inch grave-shaped hole appear over the weekend. Gillingham Action for ... «Western Gazette, May 15»
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