Obs. rare. In 4 twyst-. [Perhaps identical with the second element of OE. mæsttwist (glossing L. parastales), which may be connected with TWIST sb.1 1–3.] Used with line and rope to designate some part of the tackle of a vessel.
1336. Acc. Exch. K. R., 20/20 (P.R.O.). De .xj. petris cordarum de Canabo … emptis … pro vno Twystrop inde faciendo. Ibid. (1336–7), 19/31 m. 5. In vj. petris corde de canabo … pro vno boltrope vno Twystrope et j. lychrop.
1356. in Pipe Roll 32 Edw. III., m. 34/2 (P.R.O.). xj. forloks, iij toppelynes, v. twystlyne [sic], vj tregetropes.
