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† ˈtugwithe, ˈtugwithy Obs.
In 6 togwith, -whythe, -wethe, togewith, 6–8 tugwith; 6 tugwithie, -wydie, -wedie, tough wethie.
[f. tug n. or v. + withe, withy.]
A withe formerly used to attach the swingle-tree to the head of the plough or to the harrow or cart.
1523Fitzherb. Husb. §15 A swyngletre to holde the tresses abrode, and a togewith to be bytwene the swyngletre and the harowe. 1536in Archæologia XLIII. 240 Temys and togwhythys of ij horses. 1565Richmond Wills (Surtees) 169 Inventory..a tugwydie. 1572Ibid. 152, ij payre of clammers, one foit eche, with togwethes, xxd. 1570Levins Manip. 150/33 Y⊇ Tugwith, traha, helcinum. 1747Hooson Miner's Dict., Tugwith, a writhen Hassel Rod..fastened with the small end to the Spindle, then brought over the Turntree at one end of it, and made fast to the Spindle again. |