v. Obs. [ME. to-twicchen, f. TO-2 + TWITCH v.] trans. To pull apart or away with a sudden jerk or twitch. Also fig.
c. 1175. Lamb. Hom., 53. Swa sone se hi beoð iturned awey from heom, [hi] heom to-twiccheð & to-draȝeð mid ufele weordes.
a. 1250. Owl & Night., 1647. Gromes þe ivoþ … & þe to twiccheþ & to schakeþ.
c. 1350. Will. Palerne, 2097. His berde & his briȝt fax for bale he to-twiȝt.
