tine etymology

Etymology

The word "tine" has several possible etymologies:

• Old English: "tind", meaning "prong" or "tooth"
• Middle English: "tines", a plural form of "tind"
• Proto-Germanic: "*tandiz", meaning "tooth" or "prong"

Meaning

A tine is a sharp, pointed projection from an object, especially from the blade of a fork, comb, or rake. It can also refer to the prong of an antler or the tooth of a gear.

Origin

The word "tine" has been in use in English since the 13th century. It is most likely derived from the Old English word "tind", which referred to the prongs of a fork. The word "tind" is cognate with the German word "zinken", which also means "prong".

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