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The ridge between the shoulder bones of a horse, at the base of the neck. See Illust. of Horse.

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  1. prep. The ridge between the shoulder bones of a horse, at the base of the neck. See Illust. of Horse.
  2. n. the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
  3. The ridge between the shoulder bones of a horse, at the base of the neck. See Illust. of Horse. Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung. Shak.
  4. The ridge between the shoulder bones of a horse, at the base ofthe neck. See Illust. of Horse.Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung. Shak.
  5. n:100 n. the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals