Tweedle, v. a. Allure (by some slight influence as by fiddling), coax, entice, drib, decoy, toll, troll, lure, lead, draw over, bring over, prevail upon.
Tweezers, n. pl. Nippers, pincers.
Twelfth-day, n. Twelfth-tide, Epiphany, January 6.
Twelve, a. Dozen.
Twelvemonth, n. Year.
Twelve-pence, n. Shilling sterling.
Twice, ad. Two times.
Twiddle, v. a. Play with, touch lightly, tweedle, twirl with the fingers.
Twig, n. Shoot, sprig, spray, branch.
Twilight, n.
- 1. Crepuscular light.
- 2. Dim light, faint light.
Twilight, a. Obscure, dim, shaded.
Twilly, n. Willowing-machine, twilly-devil, willy, willying-machine.
Twin, a. (Bot.) Doubled, geminate, in pairs.
Twine, v. a.
- 1. Twist together.
- 2. Encircle, surround, embrace, entwine, wind about, wind around, wreathe.
Twine, v. n.
- 1. Unite closely.
- 2. Wind, bend, make turns, meander.
- 3. Twist, ascend in spiral lines.
Twine, n.
- 1. Twist, convolution.