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Language: Old English
Origin: tigele

tile

1 noun
     
tile
Related topics: Construction
tile1 S3
1 [countable]TBC a flat square piece of baked clay or other material, used for covering walls, floors etc:
bathroom tiles
2 [countable]TBC a thin curved piece of baked clay used for covering roofs
3

on the tiles

British English informalDL out drinking, dancing etc for enjoyment until late at night
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