Meaning of till in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /tɪl/

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  1. Verb

    till

    Etymology

    Old English tilian ‘strive for, obtain by effort’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch telen‘produce, cultivate’ and German zielen‘aim, strive’, also ultimately to till. The current sense dates from Middle English

    Definitions

    1. work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation

    Examples

    • « till the soil »

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    till

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in the general sense ‘drawer or compartment for valuables’): of unknown origin

    Definitions

    1. unstratified soil deposited by a glacier

    Examples

    • « consists of sand and clay and gravel and boulders mixed together »
  3. 2. a treasury for government funds
  4. 3. a strongbox for holding cash

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