willow+twig
71wei- — To turn, twist; with derivatives referring to suppleness or binding. Also weiə (earlier *weiə₁ ). Derivatives include wire, vise, and iris. I. Form *wei . 1. a. wire, from Old English …
72osier — osiered, adj. osierlike, adj. /oh zheuhr/, n. 1. any of various willows, as the red osier, having tough, flexible twigs or branches that are used for wickerwork. 2. a twig from such a willow. 3. any of various North American dogwoods. [1300 50;… …
73withy — /widh ee, with ee/, n., pl. withies, adj., withier, withiest. Chiefly Brit. n. 1. a willow. 2. a pliable branch or twig, esp. a withe. 3. a band, loop, halter, or rope of slender twigs; widdy. adj. 4. made of pliable branches or twigs, esp. of… …
74withy — 1. adjective /ˈwɪð.i,ˈwɪθ.i/ Flexible, like a withe. Syn: flexible 2. noun /ˈwɪð.i,ˈwɪθ.i/ a) The osier willow (Salix viminalis). b) A lon …
75List of spells in Harry Potter — Spells in Harry Potter occur in the fictional wizarding world of the series of books by author J. K. Rowling. Magic spells are used by many of the characters to achieve useful effects without the benefit of modern technology. The main depiction… …
76withy — with•y [[t]ˈwɪð i, ˈwɪθ i[/t]] n. pl. with•ies, 1) brit. a willow 2) brit. a pliable branch or twig, esp. a withe 3) brit. flexible • Etymology: bef. 1000; ME; OE wīthig; akin to withe, OHG wīda, ON vīthir, Gk ītéa willow, L vītis vine …
77osier — /ˈoʊʒə / (say ohzhuh) noun 1. any of various willows, as Salix viminalis (the common basket osier) and Salix purpurea (red osier), with tough flexible twigs or branches which are used for wickerwork. 2. a twig from such a willow. {Middle English …
78wick|er — «WIHK uhr», noun, adjective. –n. 1. a slender, easily bent branch or twig, usually of willow, especially as used for making baskets and chairs; osier; withe. 2. twigs or branches woven together. Wicker is used in making baskets and furniture. 3.… …
79with|y — «WIHTH ee, WIHTH », noun, plural with|ies, adjective. –n. 1. a willow or osier. 2. a twig of willow or osier; withe. 3. a band or halter made of withes. –adj. resembling a withe in flexibility. ╂[Old English wīthig < withthe withe + ig …
80wicker — noun Etymology: Middle English wiker, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect vikker willow, Old Norse veikr weak more at weak Date: 14th century 1. a small pliant twig or branch (as of osier) ; withe 2. a. wickerwork b. something made of …
