Also 5–6 wryther. [f. WRITHE v.1 + -ER1.] One who writhes or twists; † one who perverts.

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c. 1420.  Lydg., Assembly of Gods, 674. Ther were bosters,… Praters, fasers, strechers, & wrythers.

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1533.  [see WRESTER 2].

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1545.  Brinklow, Lament., 25. Ye wresters and wrythers of Goddes holy worde.

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