† twine threadn.
Obsolete.
A twisted or double-spun thread; also collectively, cord, twine.
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1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 283/2 Twynethrede, fil reteurs.
1560 J. Daus tr. J. Sleidane Commentaries f. lxiijv A sworde dependynge ouer your neckes by a twhyne threde.
1607 E. Topsell Hist. Foure-footed Beastes 630 A twine thread will not hold stretching in the presence, (I meane in comparison of a silke thread).
1654 T. Fuller Comment on Ruth 212 in 2 Serm. I have seene the twine-thred of a Cordiall Friend hold.
1707 E. Ward Wooden World Dissected 76 The Boatswain,...His Bamboo,..tipt with simple Twine-thread.
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