wether

American  

[weth-er] / ˈwɛð ər /

noun

1. a castrated male sheep.

2. Also called wether wool.  wool from previously shorn sheep.

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wether British  

/ ˈwɛðə /

noun

1. a male sheep, esp a castrated one

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Etymology

Origin of wether

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

Example Sentences

At the time I just said it made you think wether you want to carry on in football.

From The Guardian • Feb. 8, 2019

I don’t know wether you are aware of this, but I, too, am a tarrif man.

From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2018

It's time for many to realize that despite our personal fellings towards any government, in the end we will, at one time or another be financially supporting them wether we like it or not.

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2015

Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn, who will become deputy majority leader next year, said that the conference has plenty of time to decide wether to stay nuclear.

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2014

First, the does should be separated from the wethers, if they have been running together, and a "wether band" made.

From Practical Angora Goat Raising by