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Pronunciation : Twire
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. D. tweern, G. zwirn, and E. twine.]
Definition : Defn: A twisted filament; a thread. [Obs.] Locke.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Twire
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. MHG. zwieren, E. thwart, and queer.]
Definition : 1. To peep; to glance obliquely; to leer. [Obs.] Which maids will twire 'tween their fingers. B. Jonson. I saw the wench that twired and twinkled at thee. Beau. & Fl.

2. To twinkle; to glance; to gleam. [Obs.] When sparkling stars twire not. Shak.

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Twire
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To sing, or twitter. [Obs.] Chaucer.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913