n. [ Cf. D. tweern, G. zwirn, and E. twine. ] A twisted filament; a thread. [ Obs. ] Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To sing, or twitter. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. [ Cf. MHG. zwieren, E. thwart, and queer. ]
Which maids will twire at 'tween their fingers. B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]
I saw the wench that twired and twinkled at thee. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
When sparkling stars twire not. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A vagabond musician. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
You are an ass, a twire-pipe. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
You looked like Twire-pipe, the taborer. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]