The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Tye \Tye\, v. t.
   See Tie, the proper orthography.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Tye \Tye\, n.
   1. A knot; a tie. [R.] See Tie.
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   2. (Naut.) A chain or rope, one end of which passes through
      the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the
      other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the
      yard is hoisted or lowered.
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   3. (Mining) A trough for washing ores. --Knight.
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