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What's The Definition Of Twire?Synonyms | Synonyms for Twire: Related Terms | Find terms related to Twire: See Also | Twire In Webster's Dictionary \Twire\, n. [Cf. D. tweern, G. zwirn, and E. twine.]
A twisted filament; a thread. [Obs.] --Locke.
\Twire\, v. i. [Cf. MHG. zwieren, E. thwart, and queer.] 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. \Twire\, v. i. To sing, or twitter. [Obs.] --Chaucer. |
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