GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Twire (?), n. [Cf. D. tweern, G. zwirn, and E. twine.] A twisted filament; a thread. [Obs.]  Locke.
   
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   Twire, v. i. [Cf. MHG. zwieren, E. thwart, and queer.]
   1. To peep; to glance obliquely; to leer. [Obs.]
   
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   Which maids will twire at 'tween their fingers. B. Jonson.
   
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   I saw the wench that twired and twinkled at thee. Beau. & Fl.
   
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   2. To twinkle; to glance; to gleam. [Obs.]
   
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   When sparkling stars twire not. Shak.
   
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   Twire, v. i. To sing, or twitter. [Obs.]  Chaucer.
   
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