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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Twibill, n. [ME and e.m.E. twybile (1295), twibill (1565), OE twibil(l.] An axe with two cutting edges. Cf. Bill n.² —1639–40 Ruthven Corr. 51.
Pearcerstockes … spoakeshaves … twibills