pirn
Americannoun
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a weaver's bobbin, spool, or reel.
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a fishing reel.
noun
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a reel or bobbin
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(in weaving) the spool of a shuttle
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a fishing reel
Etymology
Origin of pirn
1400–50; late Middle English pyrne < ?
Example Sentences
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Na, he juist said he'd forgotten a pirn, or his cruizey lamp, or ony thing.
From A Window in Thrums by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
"Ay, and the thread still on the pirn."
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 by Leighton, Alexander
Spinners! ye'll spin and wind yourself a bonny pirn.
From Rob Roy — Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir
"The Keeper will rue this before year and day are out," said a third; "the Master of Ravenswood is the lad to wind him a pirn."
From The Bride of Lammermoor by Scott, Walter, Sir
There's a chield can spin a muckle pirn out of a wee tait of tow!
From The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1 by Scott, Walter, Sir
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