I. noun Etymology: 2tick Date: 1649 a strong linen or cotton fabric used in upholstering and as a covering for a mattress or pillow, II. noun Etymology: 3tick Date: 1885 ticked marking on a bird or mammal or on individual hairs
TICKING
Meaning of TICKING in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012