Withy

Withy

Withy or withe is a strong flexible willow stem that is typically used in thatching and for gardening.

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Famous quotes containing the word withy:

    “our Saviour asked his dear mother
    If he could play at ball.”
    —Unknown. The Bitter Withy (l. 3–4)

    “‘Oh the withy, the withy, the bitter withy
    That has caused me to smart,
    The withy shall be the very first tree
    Fort to perish all at the heart.’”
    —Unknown. The Bitter Withy (l. 31–34)