1. noun /taɪd/
a) The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.
Let in the tide of knaves once more; my cook and Ill provide. — Shakespeare, Timon of Athens, III-iv
b) A stream, current or flood.
And rest their weary limbs a tide —
2. verb /taɪd/
They are tided down the stream. — Feltham?
b) To pour a tide or flood.
The ocean tided most impressively, even frightening
See Also: betide
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