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TWILLY
Etymology
Noun
twilly (plural twillies)
A machine for cleansing or loosening wool by the action of a revolving cylinder covered with long iron spikes or teeth; a willying machine.
Synonyms
• devil
• twilly devil
Source: Wiktionary
Twil"ly, n. Etym: [C. Willy.]
Definition: A machine for cleansing or loosening wool by the action of a revolving cylinder covered with long iron spikes or teeth; a willy or willying machine; -- called also twilly devil, and devil. See Devil, n., 6, and Willy. Tomlinson.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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