Twire, v. i. [Cf. MHG. zwieren, E. thwart, and queer.] 1. To peep; to glance obliquely; to leer.
Which maids will twire 'tween their fingers. B. Jonson.
I saw the wench that twired and twinkled at thee. Beau. & Fl.
2. To twinkle; to glance; to gleam.
When sparkling stars twire not. Shak.