c. 1000. Ælfric, Gram., vi. (Z.), 15. Stagnum, tin, stagneus, tinen.
c. 1440. Pallad. on Husb., VI. 99. Other with tynnen tounges take her strynges.
15512. in Swayne, Sarum Churchw. Acc. (1896), 278. For a tynnen Bottell to fetch Wyne in.
1631. Bp. Webbe, Quietn. (1657), 82. A tinnen or earthen vessel.
1653. H. Cogan, trans. Pintos Trav., xxiv. 91. The women wore great tinnen Bracelets about their arms.