1 widdies | Definition of widdies
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

widdy

noun
wid·​dy | \ ˈwi-dÄ“ How to pronounce widdy (audio) \
plural widdies

Definition of widdy

1 Scotland and dialects of England : a rope of osiers
2 or less commonly wuddy \ ˈwu̇-​dÄ“ How to pronounce wuddy (audio) \, plural wuddies, Scotland and dialects of England : a hangman's noose

First Known Use of widdy

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for widdy

Middle English (Scots), from Middle English withy

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on widdy

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with widdy

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!