First Known Use: 15th century
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thrawn
adjective \ˈthrän\
Definition of THRAWN
chiefly Scottish— thrawn·ly adverb, chiefly Scottish
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Origin of THRAWN
Middle English (Scots) thrawin, from past participle of Middle English thrawen to twist
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