TIRE (2)

tire (2). Tire, v. to fatigue or be fatigued, harass, dress

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Tire, n. [[Aphetic form of attire; OE. tir, a tir. See Attire.]] 1. 1. Attire; apparel. “Having rich tire about you.” Shak.
2. 2. A covering for the head; a headdress.
On her head she wore a tire of gold. Spenser. 3. 3. A child's apron, covering the breast and having no sleeves; a pinafore; a tier.
4. 4. Furniture; apparatus; equipment. “The tire of war.” Philips.
5. 5. [] A hoop or band, as of metal, on the circumference of the wheel of a vehicle, to impart strength and receive the wear.
☞ The iron tire of a wagon wheel or cart wheel binds the fellies together. The tire of a locomotive or railroad-car wheel is a heavy hoop of iron or steel shrunk tightly upon an iron central part. The wheel of a bicycle has a tire of India rubber.