ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tyne

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /taɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tyne is a noun meaning (transitive, obsolete) To lose.

Meaning

(transitive, obsolete) To lose.

More Meanings

  1. (intransitive, obsolete) To become lost; to perish.
  2. Alternative form of tine.
  3. (obsolete) anxiety; teen

Example Sentences

with labour and long tyne
‘Yes, bonny wee thing, I’ll wear you in my bosom, lest my jewel I should tyne.’

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