Tike, s. A species of dog.
Tilt, s. A tent, any covering over head; the cover of a boat; a military game at which the combatants run against each other with lances on horseback; a thrust. Vide Strutt.
Tin, s. One of the primitive metals, called by the chemists Jupiter.
This metal is a good anthelmintic in dogs; and though not employed in veterinary practice, appears to be worth a trial. I have known great numbers of worms discharged from dogs, by giving filings or scrapings of pewter, which is composed principally of tin and lead. The dose about a drachm. Vide Anthelmintics.—White.
Tincture, s. Colour or taste superadded by something; medical preparations made by infusing or digesting vegetables, &c. either in rectified or proof spirit.
Compound tincture of benzoin, commonly named Friar’s, or traumatic balsam, is made by digesting gum benzoin, aloes, &c. in rectified spirit. Tincture of opium is made by digesting opium in proof spirit. There are also tinctures made with vinegar, such as squill and meadow saffron. Compound spirit of ammonia likewise is sometimes employed, as in the volatile tincture of guaiacum, and fœtid spirit of ammonia.—White.
Tinder, s. Anything eminently inflammable placed to catch fire.
Tinge, v. To impregnate or imbue with a colour or taste.
Tinsel, s. A kind of shining cloth; anything shining with false lustre, anything showy and of little value.
Tip, s. Top, point, end, extremity.