rare. [f. WITHER v.2 + -ER1.] One who or that which withers.
1828. Landor, Imag. Conv., Engl. & Flor. Vis., III. 427. Gifford is the Harriet Wilson of our literary world; the witherer of young names.
a. 1851. Moir, Miner of Peru. Blancher of the hair, And witherer of the strength.
