"witherband" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: witherbands [plural]
Etymology: From wither(s) + band. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|withers|band|alt1=wither(s)}} wither(s) + band Head templates: {{en-noun}} witherband (plural witherbands)
  1. (obsolete) A piece of iron fixed in a saddle near a horse's withers, to strengthen the bow. Tags: obsolete
    Sense id: en-witherband-en-noun-E8ovumyW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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