English

Alternative forms

• wythersake

Noun

withersake ‎(plural withersakes)

1. (archaic) An apostate or perfidious renegade.
   • 1822, William Bennett, Malpas:

     "Go to with thy trade," replied Father Adrian, "I know thee not but for a lying withersake; a base pilfering waster and drawlatch; a cutting ribald moss trooper, and doer of ran and rapine; a common lecher and brawler; [...]