Definitions For Pirn

Verb

{{en-verb}} To wind yarn onto a pirn, usually by means of a pirn winder.

Noun

PIRN (plural PIRNs) A cone-shaped spool or bobbin on which thread or yarn is wound, used most often for weaving. The amount of thread wound on a shuttle or reel.

Alternative forms

pern

Etymology

Perhaps from prin, , twig, shoot, variant of prene, , spike, nail, from {{der, en, ang, preon}}, from {{der, en, gem-pro, *preunaz, , knitting needle}}.

Anagrams

prin

Is Pirn a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
6
Words with Friends
8

The word Pirn is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends

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