(v): decrease in size, extent, or range
(v): lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
(v): get lost, as without warning or explanation
withers
(n): the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
(n): any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
He gawped at rhe nag's pricked ears, large eye, dished profile, withers, mane, poll, forelock, muzzle, chin, cheek, shoulder, chest, forearm, knee, cannon, pastern, chestnut, brisket, elbow, belly, stifle, gaskin, coronet, wall of hoof, heel, fetlock, hock, thigh, buttock, dock, croup, loins, back.
- Peter Reading, C, 1984
"Our withers are unwrung." (usage note on unwrung)