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(), 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. スポンサード リンク
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