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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1685
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Twister, n. [e.m.E. twyster (1483), twister (1579).] A pair of twisters, a tool used in spinning or twisting yarn. — 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII 364.
A pair of twisters for silk or yarne
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