Middle English Dictionary Entry

tiflen v.(2)
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Entry Info

Forms tiflen v.(2) P. (N) tifeld.
Etymology Perh. onomatopoeic: cp. MnE dial. (Northern & Scot.) taffle v., (chiefly Northern & Scot.) tifle, & tuffle v.; may = ME tiflen v.(1).

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
To handle (sth.) carelessly, examine so as to damage or disorder.
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