English Explanatory Dictionary

limetwig

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A twig smeared with birdlime, used to catch or snare birds
  2. A snare; a trick or device
verb
  1. To beset with limetwigs or snares; to entangle or impede

Word forms

limetwig limetwigs limetwigging limetwigged

Etymology

From Middle English lime-twig, equivalent to lime + twig.

Synonyms

limerod
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