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Wether Latin name: Vervex Other names: The wether is named from the worms in its head
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The wether is stronger than other sheep, and has worms in its head. When wethers are excited by an itch they strike one another with great force. |
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Isidore of Seville [7th century CE] (Etymologies, Book 12, 1:10): The wether (vervex) is named either from its strength (vires) because it stronger than other sheep; or because it is male (vir) or because it has worms (vermis) in its head. When excited by an itch they strike one another with great force. |
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