twain

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as intwo
as incouple

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adj two together

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Word Origin & History

Old English twegen (masc.) "two" (masc. nominative and accusative), from Proto-Germanic *twa- (see two). The word outlasted the breakdown of gender in Middle English and survived as a secondary form of two, especially in cases where the numeral follows a noun. Its continuation into modern times was aided by its use in KJV and the Marriage Service, in poetry (where it is a useful rhyme word), and in oral use where it is necessary to be clear that two and not to or too is meant.

Example Sentences for twain

At least, I had not quarrelled with the dear twain of the Cedars.

Truly, if this twain are to be judged by their voices, no two peas were ever more alike.

With a sweeping flourish he slashed the paper globe in twain.

The innocents abroad, young man,Are frightened by you twain.

And he fared back with the twain to see the corpse, which had been laid in an apartment.

The obstacle was rent in twain, and the significant gift was hers.

At the last moment he cut the Crown Prince's smile in twain.

Once more Theodoric clove her in twain; once more the severed parts united.

And with that Theodoric sprang up and clove Chriemhild in twain.

Barré informed Duchemin, and the twain kept the secret to themselves.

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both