Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TINK, v. To mend, solder, “including the idea of the noise made in the act of rivetting” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.). Obs. in Eng. since 16th c.
[Cf. Tinker and note s.v. O.Sc. tynk, to ring (a bell), c.1475.]
