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inturn en · VERB · etymology 1

Etymology

From Middle English inturnen, equivalent to in- + turn.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To turn in or inward.
   • A machine of the class described, comprising in combination with a suitably-actuated needle, a driving-shaft, means actuated from said shaft for carrying two or more plies of material through the machine, and similarly-actuated means working alternately with the needle to inturn the edges of said plies. 1904, United States Patent Office, (Please provide the book title or journal name):

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inturned

inturn en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From Middle English inturn, intorn, equivalent to in- + turn.

Meanings

1. The act or process of turning in.
2. A move where the wrestler puts his thigh between the tights of his opponent, and lifts him up.

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