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yarn |
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[ME, fr. OE gearn; akin to OHG garn yarn, Gk chorde string, L hernia rupture, Skt hira band] |
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(bef. 12c) |
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1 a: a continuous often plied strand composed of either natural or man-made fibers or filaments and used in weaving and knitting to form cloth b: a similar strand of another material (as metal, glass, or plastic) 2: a narrative of adventures; esp: a tall tale |
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