tying

English

/ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • Action of the verb to tie; ligature.
  • (mining) The act or process of washing ores in a buddle.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English tiʒing inherited from Old English *tīgung inherited from Proto-Germanic *taugungō derived from Proto-Indo-European *dewk- (pull, lead, draw, tug) suffix from English tie inherited from Old English tīgende.

Origin

Old English

tīgende

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