Withersake
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɪðə(ɹ)ˌseɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Withersake is a noun meaning (archaic) An apostate or perfidious renegade.
Meaning
(archaic) An apostate or perfidious renegade.
Example Sentences
"Go to with thy trade," replied Father Adrian, "I know thee not but for a lying withersake; a base pilfering waster and drawlatch; a cutting ribald moss trooper, and doer of ran and rapine; a common lecher and brawler; […]
Word Forms
- withersakes
Synonyms for withersake
Depending on context, synonyms include transfuge, turncoat, backstabber, betrayer, double-crosser, quisling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apostata, witherwin, renegado, wretch, apostacy, wedbrek.
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