I. ˈtī(-ə)r verb
( tired ; tir·ing )
Etymology: Middle English tyren, from Old English tēorian, tȳrian
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
: to become weary
transitive verb
1. : to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue
2. : to wear out the patience of : bore
Synonyms:
tire , weary , fatigue , exhaust , jade , fag mean to make or become unable or unwilling to continue. tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience
the long ride tired us out
weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing
wearied of the constant arguing
fatigue suggests causing great lassitude through excessive strain or undue effort
fatigued by the day's chores
exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion
shoveling snow exhausted him
jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness
appetites jaded by overindulgence
fag implies a drooping with fatigue
shoppers all fagged out by the Christmas rush
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English, short for attire
Date: 14th century
1. obsolete : attire
2. archaic : a woman's headband or hair ornament
III. transitive verb
( tired ; tir·ing )
Date: 14th century
1. obsolete : attire
2. archaic : to adorn (the hair) with an ornament
IV. noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English, probably from tire (II)
Date: 15th century
1. : a metal hoop forming the tread of a wheel
2. : a rubber cushion that fits around a wheel (as of an automobile) and usually contains compressed air