释义 |
twin·ter I. \ˈtwintə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English twiwintre two years old, from twi- + winter dialect Britain : a sheep, ox, or horse that has lived through two winters II. adjective Etymology: from (assumed) Middle English, from Old English twiwintre dialect Britain : two years old — used especially of sheep and cattle < a twinter ewe > |