'twill

(twɪl)

contraction of

it will

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twill

(twɪl)

n.

1. a weave in which the filling threads are woven over and under two or more warp yarns, producing a diagonal pattern.

2. a fabric with a twill weave.

3. a garment, as trousers, of this fabric.

v.t.

4. to weave in the manner of a twill.

5. to weave in twill construction.

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

'twill

(twɪl)

contraction of it will.

References in classic literature ?

If I get but a knock at you, 'twill be as much as you'll need."

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"Stay here, if you like, but I warn you 'twill be rather too warm presently."

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"Come, friend," said Hawkeye, drawing out a keg from beneath a cover of leaves, toward the close of the repast, and addressing the stranger who sat at his elbow, doing great justice to his culinary skill, "try a little spruce; 'twill wash away all thoughts of the colt, and quicken the life in your bosom.