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Webster 1913 Edition


Tineman

Tine′man

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Tinemen
(#)
.
[Probably akin to
tine
to shut or inclose.]
(O. Eng. Forest Law)
An officer of the forest who had the care of vert and venison by night.
[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Tineman

TI'NEMAN

,
Noun.
Anciently an officer of the forest in England, who had the nocturnal care of vert and venison.