withersake

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈwɪðə(ɹ)ˌseɪk/

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; […]

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