twi-

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Prefix 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Translations 2 Old English 2.1 Alternative spellings 2.2 Prefix

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old English twi- two.

[edit] Prefix

twi-

1. two

[edit] Synonyms

• duo-
• di-
• twy-
• twin-

[edit] Derived terms

twibil twice twig twilight

twin twine twitch

[edit] Translations

• German: Zwie- de(de)

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[edit] Old English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• twī-

[edit] Prefix

twi-

1. two; two-, double

   twiecge "two-edged"

   twidǣlan "to divide, split in two"

   twibēte "subject to double compensation"

2. twice, bi-

   twibrowen "twice-brewed"

3. denoting double-mindedness, doubt, uncertainty, or disunity

   twirǣde "uncertain; in disagreement"

   twisehtan "to disagree"