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leathwake

adjective
leath·​wake | \ ˈlēthˌwāk\

Definition of leathwake

dialectal, England
: capable of being flexed : supple

History and Etymology for leathwake

Middle English lithwayke, from Old English lithewāc, leothuwāc, from lith limb, part of the body + wāc weak, pliant

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