tine.
A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.
Meaning & usage
A spike or point on an implement or tool, especially a prong of a fork or a tooth of a comb.
A small branch, especially on an antler or horn.
A wild vetch or tare.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English tine, alteration of Middle English tinde, tind, from Old English tind, from Proto-West Germanic *tind, Proto-Germanic *tindaz, from Proto-Indo-European *h₃dénts (“tooth, peg”). Cognate with Saterland Frisian Tiende, Tiene (“prong, tine”), German Zind, Zint (“prong”). Compare also the related English tind and German Zinne.
small, diminutive
Where this word comes from
Unknown, possibly related to etymology 1.
Trouble; distress; teen.
Where this word comes from
See teen (“affliction”).
To kindle; to set on fire.
To rage; to smart.
Where this word comes from
See tind.
To shut in, or enclose.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English tynen, from Old English tȳnan, from tūn (“enclosure”) (modern town).
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