obs. pa. t. and pple. of TWITCH v.1]

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  In the following quots. the form appears to be erroneously used for touched (pa. t.) and for touch or twitch (inf.).

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1558.  Phaër, Æneid, IV. K j b. Whan first the bowres of Affrike land with wingid feete he twight [L. tetigit].

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1559.  Mirr. Mag., Collingbourne, xxiv. No bit nor reyne his tender iawes may twight.

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1573.  Twyne, Æneid, XI. K k ij b. Arowehead doth twight The bowhand.

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