Note 138 — The Young-Man & Maidens Forecast; shewing how They Reckon'd their Chickens before they were Hatcht.
Reading edition
Cotgrave says "twist" answers to the French "fourchure," a fork, or division, i.e. he caught hold of him between his legs.
Reading edition
Cotgrave says "twist" answers to the French "fourchure," a fork, or division, i.e. he caught hold of him between his legs.