tidley (tidli)

[Cf. tiddy2, tidy2.] The wren of Europe, Troglodytes parvulus. Montagu. Tidley goldfinch. See goldfinch. tidlyt, adv. Same as titely. tidological (tī-do-loj'i-kal), a. [ logical researches. Whewell. tidology (ti-dol'ō-ji), n. [Irreg. I have ventured to employ the term Tidology , having been much engaged in tidological researches. Whewell, Philos. Induct. Sciences (ed. 1840), I. p. lxxiii. tidyl (tī'di), a. and n. [ tidy , tydy , tid i (= D. tijdig = MLG. tidich , timely, = OHG. MHG. zitig , G. zeitig , seasonable, timely, = Sw. tidig = Dan. tidig , timely); tide1 + -y1.] I. a. 1t. Seasonable; opportune; favorable; fit; suitable. Gret merthe to the me an geres Meliors than made, For the tidy tidinges that tiztly were seide. William of Palerne (E. E. T. S.), 1. 1338. If weather be fair, and tidy thy grain, Make speedily carriage, for fear of a rain. Tu er, August's Husbandry, st. 22. 2. A tidewaiter.