wether

[ weth-er ]

noun

1. a castrated male sheep.
2. Also called wether wool. wool from previously shorn sheep.

wether

/ ˈwɛðə /

noun

1. a male sheep, esp a castrated one

Word History and Origins

Origin of wether¹

before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Old Saxon withar, Old High German widar, Old Norse vethr, Gothic withrus

Word History and Origins

Origin of wether¹

Old English hwæther; related to Old Frisian hweder, Old High German hwedar, Old Norse hvatharr

Example Sentences

Democrats question the legality of proposed methods and wether it would fall under cruel and unusual punishment.

From Seattle Times

“I don’t know wether or not the action or inaction of this particular dispatcher warrants” charges, Mr. Kelly said.

From New York Times

On Saturday afternoon, children who participated in a junior livestock showing of wether dam goats led their animals around a barn as family members and friends watched.

From Washington Times

That is life sometimes, so if you’ve got alopecia and you are reading this, be kind to yourself, you’re doing amazing and every test happens for a reason wether short term or long term.

From BBC

Quickly rumors spread of wether the World Cup and Ballon d’or winner put his famous left foot to use in custody.

From The Guardian