n. [ Perhaps akin to tight. ] A close, or inclosure; a croft. [ Obs. ] Cowell. [ 1913 Webster ]
obs. p. p. of Tie. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
Clad very plain, but clean and tight. Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
I'll spin and card, and keep our children tight. Gay. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To tighten. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Just where I please, with tightened rein
I'll urge thee round the dusty plain. Fawkes. [ 1913 Webster ]
Tightening pulley (Mach.),
n. That which tightens; specifically (Mach.), a tightening pulley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A ribbon or string used to draw clothes closer. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a tight manner; closely; nearly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or condition of being tight. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. pl. Close-fitting garments, especially for the lower part of the body and the legs. [ 1913 Webster ]