The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
twilly — Willow Wil low, n. [OE. wilowe, wilwe, AS. wilig, welig; akin to OD. wilge, D. wilg, LG. wilge. Cf. {Willy}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) Any tree or shrub of the genus {Salix}, including many species, most of which are characterized often used as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
twilly — n. Willowing machine, twilly devil, willy, willying machine … New dictionary of synonyms
twilly devil — Twilly Twil ly, n. [C. {Willy}.] 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 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
twilly devil — Willow Wil low, n. [OE. wilowe, wilwe, AS. wilig, welig; akin to OD. wilge, D. wilg, LG. wilge. Cf. {Willy}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) Any tree or shrub of the genus {Salix}, including many species, most of which are characterized often used as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
twilly — n British a foolish, clumsy or stupid person. An adolescent term in use since the early 1970s. It is a blend of twit and silly . ► a complete twillie … Contemporary slang
twilly — twil·ly … English syllables
twilly — to turn reversedly : He twillies his toes. He turns them in. North … A glossary of provincial and local words used in England
twilly — ˈtwilē, li noun ( es) Etymology: by alteration : willow 3a … Useful english dictionary
devil — Twilly Twil ly, n. [C. {Willy}.] 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 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sick Puppy — infobox Book | name = Sick Puppy title orig = translator = image caption = author = Carl Hiaasen illustrator = cover artist = country = United States language = English series = genre = Novel publisher = Alfred A. Knopf release date = February… … Wikipedia
