A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tiding, vbl. n. [e.m.E. tiding (1593) rising of the tide, tideing (1681) sailing with the tide; Tide v.2] Making (good) use of the tide. — 1701 Brand Orkney & Shetl. 144.
By tiding right also they can come over by the help of oars
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