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yarn    (yärn) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A continuous strand of twisted threads of natural or synthetic material, such as wool or nylon, used in weaving or knitting.
2. Informal A long, often elaborate narrative of real or fictitious adventures; an entertaining tale.

intr.v.
Informal yarned , yarn·ing , yarns

To tell an entertaining tale or series of tales.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English gearn; see gher- in Indo-European roots

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