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   Yarn , n. [OE. yarn, ȝarn, AS. gearn; akin to D. garen, G., OHG., Icel., Sw., & Dan. garn; of uncertain origin.  Cf. Cord.]
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   Spun wool; woolen thread; also, thread of other material, as of cotton, flax, hemp, or silk; material spun and prepared for use in weaving, knitting, manufacturing sewing thread, or the like.
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   (Rope Making) One of the threads of which the strands of a rope are composed.
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   A story told by a sailor for the amusement of his companions; a story or tale; as, to spin a yarn.  [Colloq.]
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