The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Twine \Twine\ (tw[imac]n), n. [AS. tw[imac]n, properly, a
   twisted or double thread; akin to D. twijn, Icel. tvinni;
   from twi-. See Twice, and cf. Twin.]
   1. A twist; a convolution.
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            Typhon huge, ending in snaky twine.   --Milton.
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   2. A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads
      or strands twisted together, and used for various
      purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and
      the like; a small cord or string.
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   3. The act of twining or winding round. --J. Philips.
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   Twine reeler, a kind of machine for twisting twine; a kind
      of mule, or spinning machine.
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