withes

withe (pronounced WITH)
n.
A tough supple twig, especially of willow, used for binding things together; a withy.

[Middle English, from Old English withthe; see wei- in Indo-European roots.]

I've never heard it used before, but it seems like it fits what's been talked about.

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Pat Mitchell
corgilover@wi.rr.com

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