Twining

[ twahy-ning ]

/ ˈtwaɪ nɪŋ /

Nathan Farragut, 1897–1982, U.S. Air Force general: chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1957–60.

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I must not forget to mention that I have received (probably not without your privity) Mr. Twining's valuable volume.
The Works of William Cowper|William Cowper
Mr. Twining,—Adderley Twining, sir; that's the man can just win what and when and how he pleases.
Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2)|Charles James Lever
That this outcast girl was twining herself round his heart was a fact growing too obtrusive to be ignored.
The Dust Flower|Basil King
Be patient, dear, said Sir Edgar, twining his arm round her slender waist.
Hildebrand|Anonymous

Hassan sat the damsel on his knees, and his lips sported with her twining tresses.
The Slaves of the Padishah|Mr Jkai