tying
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English tiȝing, teing, from Old English *tīgung, tīging (“connection”), from Proto-Germanic *taugungō, from *taugijaną from Proto-Indo-European *dewk- (“to tug, draw”). Equivalent to tie + -ing. Present participle from Old English tīgende, from tīgan, tīegan.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
tying (plural tyings)
- Action of the verb to tie; ligature.
- 1772, John Macgowan, Infernal Conference: Or, Dialogues of Devils:
- It cost us several tyings and untyings before her ladyship was pleased with her own foot.
- (mining) The act or process of washing ores in a buddle.
Derived terms edit
Verb edit
tying
- present participle and gerund of tie