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twill

1

[ twil ]

noun

  1. a fabric constructed in twill weave.
  2. a garment, as a suit or trousers, of this fabric.


verb (used with object)

  1. to weave in the manner of a twill.
  2. to weave in twill construction.

'twill

2

[ twil ]

  1. a contraction of it will.

'twill

1

/ twɪl /

contraction of

  1. it will


twill

2

/ twɪl /

adjective

  1. (in textiles) of or designating a weave in which the weft yarns are worked around two or more warp yarns to produce an effect of parallel diagonal lines or ribs

noun

  1. any fabric so woven

verb

  1. tr to weave in this fashion

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Other Words From

  • un·twilled adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of twill1

1300–50; north and Scots variant of twilly (noun), Middle English twyle, Old English twilī ( c ), half translation, half adoption of Latin bilīc- (stem of bilīx ) having double thread. See twi-

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Word History and Origins

Origin of twill1

Old English twilic having a double thread; related to Old High German zwilīth twill, Latin bilīx two-threaded

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Example Sentences

The team of wounded servicemen and women twill trek across 208 miles of the Antarctic to the geographic South Pole.

There were floral pants, printed bikinis, and even wedge heels covered in patterned silk twill.

And ’tis seven years ago since I saw them before, and ‘twill be seven years before I will see them again.

But once the story of the White Horse of Banba is told, ‘twill keep ringing in your ears till the dawn of your doom.’

"'Twill be the change of air makes Sir Rowland matutinal," said Diana, making a gallant recovery from her agitation.

Wear my white linen—it's perfectly fresh, and 'twill fit you, I'm sure.

"'Twill be somethin' good for Miss Nelly then," Bridget replied sagely.

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