First Known Use: 1567
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'twas
\ˈtwəz, ˈtwäz\
Definition of 'TWAS
: it was
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Origin of 'TWAS
by contraction
'TWAS Defined for Kids
'twas
\ˈtwəz, ˈtwäz\
Definition of 'TWAS for Kids
: it was <“Did Mr. Lapham say 'twas wrong?” — Esther Forbes, Johnny Tremain>
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