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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1666-1674
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(Twist,) Tuist, v. [ME and e.m.E. tuyst (Ayenbite), twist (Trevisa), OFlem. twisten.] tr. To make (rope) by twisting. —1666-74 Fraser Polichron. 493.
His sone and servants being in a kill barn, tuisting roapes of straw