An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Two times, as in succession; on two occasions.

Etymology (EN): M.E. twies, from O.E. twiga, twigea “two times,” from twi-, → two; cf. L. bis, Gk. dis, Skt. dvis, Av. biš.

Etymology (PE): Dobâr, from do, → two, + bâr “time, fold,” from Mid.Pers. bâr; Proto-Ir. *uara-; cf. Av. var- “to choose; to convince;” Skt. vāra- “time, turn.”