Anti-clockwise, in the contrary direction, especially to the left or opposite to the direction of the sun.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wither

The part of the back of a four-legged animal that is between the shoulder blades; in many species the highest point of the body and the standard place to measure the animal's height.

In a withered manner.

plural of withering

(obsolete) A piece of iron fixed in a saddle near a horse's withers, to strengthen the bow.

plural of witherband

plural of witherite

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of wither

(veterinary medicine, pathology, equestrianism) Inflammation of the serous bursa of withers in horses which bursts outside, creating a fistula.