Middle English Dictionary Entry
tīde-man n.
Entry Info
| Forms | tīde-man n. |
| Etymology | From tīd(e n. & man n. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) One who repairs bridges during periods of low tide; (b) ?a customs officer who waits during the times of incoming tides to prevent ships from evading customs duties.
Associated quotations
a
- (1409-10) in Salzman Building in Engl.86 : [10] tydemen [were paid..for driving piles during 12 tides, and 2 others for helping during one tide].
b
- (1386) RParl.3.216a : Item, par la ou un Tydeman de Lymborgh, q'avoit a lui & ses heirs de doun le Roi l'aiel L li. par an de la custume de Kyngeston sur Hull, lequele Tydeman forsfist devers le Roi, & auxint le paiement des ditz L li. annueles feust discontinue par xx ou xxx ans, [etc.].