TWEEZERS

[twee.zers] n pl but sing or pl in constr [obs. E tweeze, n., etui, short for obs. E etweese, fr. pl. of obs. E etwee, fr. F etui] (1654): any of various small metal instruments that are usu. held between the thumb and forefinger, are used for plucking, holding, or manipulating, and consist of two legs joined at one end