limetwig
verbEtymology From Middle English lime-twig, equivalent to lime + twig.
1
Figuratively, Literally To beset with limetwigs or snares; to entangle or impede
limetwig
nounEtymology From Middle English lime-twig, equivalent to lime + twig.
1
A twig smeared with birdlime, used to catch or snare birds
2
Broadly A snare; a trick or device
- Synonyms
- limerod