Ten"ant saw` (?). See Tenon saw, under Tenon.
Tench (?), n. [OF. tenche, F. tanche, L. tinca.] (Zoöl.) A European
fresh- water fish (Tinca tinca, or T. vulgaris) allied to the carp. It
is noted for its tenacity of life.
Tend (?), v. t. [See Tender to offer.] (O. Eng. Law) To make a tender
of; to offer or tender. [Obs.]
Tend, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tended; p. pr. & vb. n. Tending.] [Aphetic
form of attend. See Attend, Tend to move, and cf. Tender one that tends
or attends.] 1. To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for
the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard; as, shepherds tend
their flocks. Shak.
And flaming ministers to watch and tend Their earthly charge.
Milton.
There 's not a sparrow or a wren, There 's not a blade of autumn grain,
Which the four seasons do not tend And tides of life and increase lend.
Emerson.