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Tongue-tie [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Impeded motion of the tongue because of the shortness of the fraenum, or of the adhesion of its margins to the gums.

Tongue-tie [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To deprive of speech or the power of speech, or of distinct articulation.

Tongue-tied [\N] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. TONGUE-TIED

2. TUNG'-TIED, adjective Destitute of the power of distinct articulation; having an impediment in the speech.

3. Unable to speak freely, from whatever cause.

4. Love and tongue-tied simplicity.

Tongue-tied [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Destitute of the power of distinct articulation; having an impediment in the speech, esp. when caused by a short fraenum.

2. Unable to speak freely, from whatever cause.