Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TIRE, n.3 Also tyre. Sc. usage: an ornamental edging used by cabinet-makers or upholsterers, specif. the metal edging of coffins, also called coffin-tyre (Sc. 1887 Jam.). Also in Eng. dial.
[Aphetic form of Eng. attire, dress, vesture.]
