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Twill

noun

A weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs. Synonym: twill weave.

A cloth with parallel diagonal lines or ribs.

verb

(past & past part. twilled; pres. part. twilling)

Weave diagonal lines into (textiles).

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... some flying strands of hair. "Well, now, Miss Frome, he's better to-day. The nurse is with him. If you'll jist knock at the door 'twill be all right." ...

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— The Silent House • Fergus Hume

... "Well, master, 'twill do for firewood, if it's fit for nothin' else, and that's a blessin' that's not always to be comed by everywhere. Let's be thankful for small matters. I see sticks growin' up them gullies that'll do for stakes for the nets, an' axe handles, ...

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... my face be washed so clean, And scrubbed and scoured for Sunday? When you know very well, as you've always seen, 'Twill be dirty again ...

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