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'twas

contraction
\ ˈtwəz How to pronounce 'twas (audio) , ˈtwäz How to pronounce 'twas (audio) \

Definition of 'twas

: it was

First Known Use of 'twas

1567, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for 'twas

by contraction

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'twas

\ ˈtwəz How to pronounce 'twas (audio) , ˈtwäz\

Kids Definition of 'twas

: it was “Did Mr. Lapham say 'twas wrong?”— Esther Forbes, Johnny Tremain

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