withers
The part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder bladesThe part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder blades; in many species the highest point of the body and the standard place to measure the animal's height.
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Meaning
1 senses(plural, usually plural)The part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder blades; in many species the highest point of the body and the standard place to measure the animal's height.
Widerrist
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- the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
Origin
From dialectal English wither (“against”) (compare wither-) + -s; see with. So-named becauFrom dialectal English wither (“against”) (compare wither-) + -s; see with. So-named because it is the part of the horse that pushes against a load. Compare German Widerrist (“withers”), from wider (“against”) + Rist (“wrist”).
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