TICK (4)

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Tick, n. [[LL. techa, teca, L. theca case, Gr. �, fr. � to put. See Thesis.]] 1. 1. The cover, or case, of a bed, mattress, etc., which contains the straw, feathers, hair, or other filling.
2. 2. Ticking. See Ticking, n.