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Definition of Withers
1. Noun. The highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals.
Definition of Withers
1. n. pl. The ridge between the shoulder bones of a horse, at the base of the neck. See Illust. of Horse.
2. n. pl. The ridge between the shoulder bones of a horse, at the base of the neck. See Illust. of Horse.
Definition of Withers
1. Noun. (context: veterinary medicine) The part of the back of a draft animal or horse that is the highest, between the shoulder blades. ¹
2. Verb. (third-person singular of wither) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Withers
1. wither [v] - See also: wither
Medical Definition of Withers
1. The region of the back of an animal, particularly of the horse, which lies between the shoulder blades. Origin: A.S. Wither, against Fistulous withers, a fistula, caused by bacterial infection, of the withers. (05 Mar 2000)
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