n. 1 strong coarse string of twisted strands of fibre. 2 coil, twist. v. (ring) 1 form (a string etc.) by twisting strands. 2 weave (a garland etc.). 3 (often foll. by with) garland (a brow etc.). 4 (often foll. by round, about) coil or wind. 5 refl. (of a plant) grow in this way. [Old English]
