Twire

Twire
Twire Twire, n. [Cf. D. tweern, G. zwirn, and E. twine.] A twisted filament; a thread. [Obs.] --Locke. [1913 Webster]

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  • Twire-pipe — n. A vagabond musician. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] You are an ass, a twire pipe. Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] You looked like Twire pipe, the taborer. Chapman. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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