tine

tine
I. noun Etymology: Middle English tind, from Old English; akin to Old High German zint point, tine Date: before 12th century 1. a slender pointed projecting part ; prong 2. a pointed branch of an antler • tined adjective II. verb (tined or tint; tining) Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse tȳna to lose, destroy, tjōn injury, loss — more at teen Date: 13th century transitive verb dialect British lose intransitive verb dialect British to become lost

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