帮助中心

wether

[ˈweðər]

wether Definition

a castrated ram (male sheep).

Using wether: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wether" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The farmer kept several wethers in the pen.

  • Example

    The wether's wool was thick and warm.

Origins of wether

from Old English 'hwether', meaning 'which of two' or 'whether' (because castration was often performed on one of a pair of male lambs to make it more docile)

📌

Summary: wether in Brief

'Wether' [ˈweðər] is a noun that refers to a castrated ram, which is a male sheep. The term comes from Old English 'hwether,' which means 'which of two' or 'whether,' as castration was often performed on one of a pair of male lambs to make it more docile. Examples of its usage include 'The farmer kept several wethers in the pen.' and 'The wether's wool was thick and warm.'