yarn (yärn)
n.

1. A continuous strand of twisted threads of natural or synthetic material, such as wool or nylon, used in weaving or knitting.
2. Informal. A long, often elaborate narrative of real or fictitious adventures; an entertaining tale.

intr.v. Informal, yarned, yarn·ing, yarns.
To tell an entertaining tale or series of tales.

[Middle English, from Old English gearn.]

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