ˈyarnets, -its Sc.
[Of obscure formation.]
= yarnwindle.
| 1808 Jamieson, Yarnets, an instrument for winding yarn. 1842 Whistle-Binkie Ser. iv. 94 The aefauld yarn was ta'en awa', To the yarnits niest, to lay an' twist. |
ˈyarnets, -its Sc.
[Of obscure formation.]
= yarnwindle.
| 1808 Jamieson, Yarnets, an instrument for winding yarn. 1842 Whistle-Binkie Ser. iv. 94 The aefauld yarn was ta'en awa', To the yarnits niest, to lay an' twist. |
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