Obs. In 6 togwith, -whythe, -wethe, togewith, 6–8 tugwith; 6 tugwithie, -wydie, -wedie, tough wethie. [f. TUG sb. or v. + WITHE, WITHY.] A withe formerly used to attach the swingle-tree to the head of the plough or to the harrow or cart.

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1523.  Fitzherb., Husb., § 15. A swyngletre to holde the tresses abrode, and a togewith to be bytwene the swyngletre and the harowe.

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1536.  in Archæologia, XLIII. 240. Temys and togwhythys for ij horses.

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1565.  Richmond Wills (Surtees), 169. Inventory … a tugwydie. Ibid. (1572), 152. ij payre of clammers, one foit eche, with togwethes, xxd.

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1570.  Levins, Manip., 150/33. Ye Tugwith, traha, helcinum.

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1747.  Hooson, Miner’s Dict., Tugwith, a writhen Hassel Rod … fastened with the small end to the Spindle, then brought over the Turntree at one end of it, and made fast to the Spindle again.

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