noun.
See withe.
noun.
A prefix of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning ‘against.’ It was formerly common, but of the Middle English words containing it only two remain in common use—withdraw and withhold.
Against: noting competition, opposition, or antagonism: as, to fight with the Romans (that is, against them); to vie with each other.
Noting association or connection.
Harmony, agreement, or alliance: as, one color may or may not go with another; to fight with the national troops; to side or vote with the reformers.
Combination or composition: as, wine mixed with water.