tying

Definition

Action of the verb to tie; ligature.

Etymology

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.

Example Sentences

• "It cost us several tyings and untyings before her ladyship was pleased with her own foot."