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wether

/ˈweðər/ noun · British & US
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What does wether mean?

noun

A wether is a castrated male sheep, often used in farming for its wool and as a guardian animal. It is also a term used to refer to a weather vane or a device that indicates the direction of the wind.

Example

"The farmer used a wether to guard his flock from predators."

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