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withernam

withernam is the alternative form of withername.

Meaning of withername

Noun

withername (uncountable)

  1. A second or reciprocal distress of other goods in lieu of goods which were taken by a first distress and have been eloigned; a taking by way of reprisal

Forms of withernam

pluralwithernams

Questions about withernam

What is withernam the alternative form of?
Withernam is the alternative form of withername.

Words near withernam in the dictionary

  1. witherling
  2. witherlings
  3. Withermarsh Green
  4. Withern
  5. Withern with Stain
  6. withernam
  7. withername
  8. withernams
  9. Witherne
  10. Withernsea
  11. Witherow

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