v. Obs.–1 [UN-2 4 b. Cf. TINGER2 and s.w. dial. ting to bind, fasten together.] trans. To loosen (a cart-body) so as to prepare it for tipping. So † Untinger. Obs. rare.
1587. Fleming, Contn. Holinshed, III. 1544/2. There attended … eight men called vntingers, to loose and vndoo the tackle of euerie court immediatlie before the vnloding or shelving thereof [at Dover harbour] Ibid., 1545/1. When the first court came nigh to the place where he should vnlode, one vntinged it, and the driuer proceeded with his court … into the ouze or water.
