† ˈtugwithe, ˈtugwithy Obs.
In 6 togwith, -whythe, -wethe, togewith, 6–8 tugwith; 6 tugwithie, -wydie, -wedie, tough wethie.
[f. tug n. or v. + withe, withy.]
A withe formerly used to attach the swingle-tree to the head of the plough or to the harrow or cart.
| 1523 Fitzherb. Husb. §15 A swyngletre to holde the tresses abrode, and a togewith to be bytwene the swyngletre and the harowe. 1536 in Archæologia XLIII. 240 Temys and togwhythys of ij horses. 1565 Richmond Wills (Surtees) 169 Inventory..a tugwydie. 1572 Ibid. 152, ij payre of clammers, one foit eche, with togwethes, xx{supd}. 1570 Levins Manip. 150/33 Y⊇ Tugwith, traha, helcinum. 1747 Hooson Miner's Dict., Tugwith, a writhen Hassel Rod..fastened with the small end to the Spindle, then brought over the Turntree at one end of it, and made fast to the Spindle again. |