[ti.dy] adj ti.di.er ; -est [ME, timely, in good condition, fr. tide time] (13c) 1: properly filled out: plump
2: adequately satisfactory: acceptable, fair "a ~ solution to their problem" 3 a: neat and orderly in appearance or habits: well ordered and cared for b: methodical, precise "a ~ mind"
4: large, substantial "a ~ profit" -- ti.di.ly adv -- ti.di.ness n
[2]tidy vb ti.died ; ti.dy.ing vt (1821): to put in order "~ up a room" ~ vi: to make things tidy "~ing up after supper" -- ti.di.er n [3]tidy n, pl tidies (ca. 1828) 1: a usu. compartmentalized receptacle for various small objects
2: a piece of fancywork used to protect the back, arms, or headrest of a chair or sofa from wear or soil