comes from the Latin _tiro_, recruit, hence a novice or beginner.
> ---------- > From: Rudolf Hooijenga > Sent: Saturday, November 13, 1999 9:19 AM > To: Sundial List > Subject: Tyro? > > This is one for my private word list: > what is a "Tyro" ? Of course I understand the meaning from this sentence, > but where does the word come from? > > ------------------ > > It could be worthwhile having a short section on what to look out for, > > and what to avoid, if a tyro is thinking of purchasing one of the > > cheap mass produced dials often on sale in garden stores. > > > > Les Cowley > >
