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n. & v. --n. 1 a rope etc. by which an animal is tied to confine it to the spot. 2 the extent of one's knowledge, authority, etc.; scope, limit. --v.tr. tie (an animal) with a tether. øat the end of one's tether having reached the limit of one's patience, resources, abilities, etc. [ME f. ON tj×thr f. Gmc]