Meaning & Definition of word "Twain"
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Twain
/twān/
noun:
- 1. The number two; a couple.
- Example: The poet wrote of love shared by twain.
- 2. Two people or things considered together.
- Example: The duo was known for their harmonious performances as a twain.
Etymology
Middle English twain, from Old English twāni, akin to Old Norse tveir.
Common Phrases and Expressions
twain shall never meet:
A saying indicating two things that are so different they will never come together.
Related Words
dual:
consisting of two parts.
double:
consisting of two identical or similar parts.
duet:
a performance by two people.