Twire \Twire\, n. [Cf. D. tweern, G. zwirn, and E. twine.]

A twisted filament; a thread. [Obs.]

--Locke.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Twire \Twire\, v. i. [Cf. MHG. zwieren, E. thwart, and queer.]

1. To peep; to glance obliquely; to leer. [Obs.]

Which maids will twire 'tween their fingers. --B. Jonson.

I saw the wench that twired and twinkled at thee. --Beau. & Fl.

2. To twinkle; to glance; to gleam. [Obs.]

When sparkling stars twire not. --Shak.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Twire \Twire\, v. i. To sing, or twitter. [Obs.]

--Chaucer.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)