yarn
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noun \ˈyärn\Definition of YARN
1
a : a continuous often plied strand composed of either natural or man-made fibers or filaments and used in weaving and knitting to form cloth b : a similar strand of another material (as metal, glass, or plastic)
2
: a narrative of adventures; especially : a tall tale <a roaring good yarn>
Examples of YARN
- The sheep's wool will be spun into yarn.
- yarns about ghosts and goblins
- a storyteller who spins yarns that will keep any audience riveted
Origin of YARN
Middle English, from Old English gearn; akin to Old High German garn yarn, Greek chordē string, Latin hernia rupture, Sanskrit hira band
First Known Use: before 12th century
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