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wreather|ˈriːðə(r)|
[f. wreathe v. + -er1.]
One who or that which wreathes, twists, or twines. Also transf.
1566Stapleton Ret. Untr. Jewel iv. 62 To proue you wresters and wrethers of Gods holy worde. 1579–80North Plutarch (1595) 5 Pityocamtes, that is to say, a wreather or bower of pine apple trees. 1648Hexham ii, Een Wrijter, an Extorter, a Wreather, or a Wrester. 1817Keats Sleep & Poetry 14 Sleep,..Soft closer of our eyes!.. Wreather of poppy buds, and weeping willows! |