Twire
Twire\, n. [Cf. D. tweern, G. zwirn, and E. twine.] A twisted filament; a thread. [Obs.] --Locke.Twire
Twire\, v. i. [Cf. MHG. zwieren, E. thwart, and queer.]1. To peep; to glance obliquely; to leer. [Obs.] Which maids will twire 'tween their fingers. --B. Jonson. I saw the wench that twired and twinkled at thee. --Beau. & Fl. 2. To twinkle; to glance; to gleam. [Obs.] When sparkling stars twire not. --Shak.Twire
Twire\, v. i. To sing, or twitter. [Obs.] --Chaucer.