withers

with*ers

plural noun

{bc}the ridge between the shoulder bones of a horse {dx}see {dxt|horse|horse|illustration}{/dx}

with*er

verb

{bc}to become dry and sapless

wither

noun

{bc}{sx|withers||}

fistulous withers

noun

{bc}a deep-seated chronic inflammation of the withers of the horse in which bloody fluid is discharged