witherband en · NOUN
Etymology
From wither(s) + band.
Meanings
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(obsolete) A piece of iron fixed in a saddle near a horse's withers, to strengthen the bow.
Bsides these two great bands, the fore-box has a small one called the wither-band, and a crescent to keep up the wither arch.
1766, Thomas Wallis, The Farrier's and Horseman's Complete Dictionary:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| witherbands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |