What is "tillow"

Tiller \Till"er\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Tillered; p. pr. & vb. n. Tillering.] To put forth new shoots from the root, or round the bottom of the original stalk; as, wheat or rye tillers; some spread plants by tillering. [Sometimes written tillow.]

Etymology 1 n. 1 (alternative form of tiller English) 2 (context UK dialectal English) branch; twig; shoot. Etymology 2

alt. 1 (alternative form of tiller English) 2 (context intransitive UK dialectal English) To spread; branch out; send forth shoots. vb. 1 (alternative form of tiller English) 2 (context intransitive UK dialectal English) To spread; branch out; send forth shoots.