Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An abbreviation of
territory . - An old spelling of
tie . - A termination of numerals—namely, in twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety, originally meaning ‘ten’ (twenty, ‘twain tens,’ thirty, ‘three tens,’ etc.).
- A suffix appearing in many abstract nouns taken or formed from the Latin, as in agility, anxiety, benignity, humanity, unity, etc.
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- proper noun A
short form ofTyrone ,Tyler ,Tyson ,Tyron , and other malegiven names beginning with "Ty".
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Examples
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When the public speaks about them they would most often use their nicknames (i.e. Ty is nickname for Tyler) or use the ‘team name’ or just simply using the word ‘Hero’
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Curses! There goes the sequel 2009
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Ty is on vacation too, visiting Minnesota with his lovely wife.
Grey Days grrm 2010
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The only question I have for you Ty is what was 'worth it' for you - popsicle or blow?
Tyler reviews hospital cuisine Tyler 2009
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I know eloise resides in Arizona now but Ty is still on site in one of the adjacent homes.
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Those of you who've been to Girlyman shows know how Ty is like one of those portraits that is always looking at you, right?
June 9th, 2007 2007
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Ty is right that Ted T misunderstands the music publishing/licensing structure and so comes to a wrongheaded conclusion.
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Notes: Buffalo acquired a less expensive backup goalie in Ty Conklin from Columbus.
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"Ty is a warrior and a class act and we appreciate his contributions this past season."
USATODAY.com - Notes: Ravens don't tag J. Lewis; Bills franchise Clements; Jets purge 2006
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Ty is also a real good team player, a good locker room kid and is a gym rat.
USATODAY.com - Diminutive Lue is coming up big for Lakers 2001
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The turnout for the event was impressive as the downstairs dining room was filled with the smell of perfume, the sound of music, and, of course, fresh cocktails built around a new spirit called Ty Ku Soju.
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