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yarne

yarne is the obsolete spelling of yarn.

Meaning of yarn

Noun

yarn (countable and uncountable, plural yarns)

  1. (uncountable) A twisted strand of fibre used for knitting or weaving.
  2. Bundles of fibres twisted together, and which in turn are twisted in bundles to form strands, which in their turn are twisted or plaited to form rope.
  3. (countable) A story, a tale, especially one that is incredible.
    • spin a yarn
    Synonyms:
    story, tale

See all 4 meanings of yarn

Forms of yarne

pluralyarnes

Questions about yarne

What is yarne the obsolete spelling of?
Yarne is the obsolete spelling of yarn.

Words near yarne in the dictionary

  1. yarnbombers
  2. yarnbombing
  3. yarnbombs
  4. yarncraft
  5. yarndie
  6. yarne
  7. yarned
  8. yarned dust
  9. yarned on
  10. Yarnell
  11. Yarnells

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