~ 1
■ noun
1》 a length of something wound in a joined sequence of concentric rings.
2》 an intrauterine contraceptive device in the form of a ~.
3》 an electrical device consisting of a ~ed wire, for converting the level of a voltage, producing a magnetic field, or adding inductance to a circuit.
■ verb arrange or form into a ~.
Origin
C16: from OFr. ~lir , from L. colligere (see collect 1 ).
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~ 2
■ noun archaic or dialect a confusion or turmoil.
Origin
C16: of unknown origin.