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Tineman

Tineman \Tine"man\, n.; pl. Tinemen. [Probably akin to tine to shut or inclose.] (O. Eng. Forest Law) An officer of the forest who had the care of vert and venison by night. [Obs.]

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tineman

n. (context obsolete UK legal English) An officer of the forest who had the care of vert and venison by night.