Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for TWIT'TER
TWIT'TER, v.t. [D. kwetteren; Dan. quidrer; Sw. quittra.]
- To make a succession of small tremulous, intermitted noises; as, the swallow twitters. Dryden.
- To make the sound of a half suppressed laugh.
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