TONGUE-TIE
Tongue"-tie`, v. t.
Defn: To deprive of speech or the power of speech, or of distinct articulation.
TONGUE-TIED
Tongue"-tied`, a.
1. Destitute of the power of distinct articulation; having an impediment in the speech, esp. when caused by a short frænum.
2. Unable to speak freely, from whatever cause. Love, therefore, and tongue-tied simplicity. Shak.
TONGUEWORM
Tongue"worm`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any species of Linguatulina.
TONGUY
Tongu"y, a.
Defn: Ready or voluble in speaking; as, a tonguy speaker. [Written also tonguey.] [Colloq.]
TONIC
Ton"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. tonigue, Gr. Tone.]