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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.