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English word tiny comes from Middle English (1100-1500) tine, English -y, Middle English (1100-1500) tyne
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tine (Middle English)
-y (English)
Forming abstract nouns denoting a state, condition, or quality.. Used in the name of some locations which end in -ia in Latin. Forming diminutive nouns. Also used for familiar and pet names as a term of endearment. Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".
tyne (Middle English)
tiny (English)
Very small. A small child; an infant.. Anything very small.