Twinling, s. A twin lamb, a lamb of two brought at a birth.
Twitch, v. To pluck with a quick motion, to snatch.
The twitch is a very necessary instrument in a stable, though, when frequently and unnecessarily used, it may have the ill effect of rendering some horses violent and vicious to resist its future application. In many instances blindfolding will do more than the twitch; and some horses may be quieted, when the pain is not excessive, by holding the ear in one hand, and rubbing the point of it with the other. A firm but soothing manner will often engage the attention and prevent violence; but it is seldom that either threats or punishment render an unruly horse better. Inexperienced persons guard themselves against the hind feet only, but they should be aware that some horses strike as truly and as terribly with their fore feet: it is prudent therefore, in all operations, to blindfold the animal, and the more so, as by this he becomes particularly intimidated, nor will he often strike without an aim. Barnacles are a sort of clams used by smiths, into which they introduce the nose in the manner of a twitch. They are only admissible when a person is so situated as to be wholly without assistance.—Blaine.
Twitter, v. To make a sharp tremulous intermitted noise; to be suddenly moved with any inclination.
Tympanum, s. A drum, a part of the ear.
Tyro, s. One yet not master of his art.
Valerian, s. A plant, of which cats are immoderately fond.
Vapour, s. Anything exhalable, anything that mingles with the air; wind; fume, steam; diseases caused by diseased nerves; melancholy, spleen.
Varnish, s. A matter laid upon wood, metal, or other bodies, to make them shine.