writher
(ˈraɪðə(r))
Also 5–6 wryther.
[f. writhe v.1 + -er1.]
One who writhes or twists; † one who perverts.
| c 1420 Lydg. Assembly of Gods 674 Ther were bosters,..Praters, fasers, strechers, & wrythers. 1533 [see wrester 2]. 1545 Brinklow Lament. 25 Ye wresters and wrythers of Goddes holy worde. |