Witherweight
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɪðə(ɹ)ˌweɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Witherweight is a noun meaning (archaic, UK dialectal, Scotland) A counterbalancing weight; counterweight.
Meaning
(archaic, UK dialectal, Scotland) A counterbalancing weight; counterweight.
Example Sentences
He puts it ay so upon their hand that he gives them it with a wother weight; […]
It is good to have a speciall care that gifts come not in the ballance with grace; for that is too gross a wither-weight. Lay by the painted case when you weigh the jewell; […]
So, upon the whole, you judge that the balance preponderates on our side just now ?" " I should think sae, Sire, when sic a clod as this castle of Roxburgh is thrown into the bucket. It is nae witherweight this for the end of a weigh-bauk.
Word Forms
- witherweights
- wither weight
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bobweight, counterweight, welter-weight, catchweight, wecht, weighership.
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