TI'DY, adjective [from tide, time, season.] 1. In its primary sense, seasonable; favorable; being in proper time; as weather fair and tidy 2. Neat; dressed with neat simplicity; as a tidy lass; the children are tidy; their dress is tidy; that is primarily, proper for the time or occasion. 3. Neat; being in good order. The apartments are well furnished and tidy
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI