A mixture of half tea and half coffee; likewise brandy, beer, and eggs. A good twist; a good appetite. To twist it down apace; to eat heartily.
·noun The form given in twisting. II. Twist ·noun A roll of twisted dough, baked. III. Twist ·vt A...
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·- Yarn made by the throstle, or water frame. ...
To tell a long story; much prized in a dreary watch, if not tedious. ...
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