An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Exhausted of strength and energy.

Etymology (EN): Past participle of tire “to weary; become weary,” M.E. tyren, O.E. teorian, of unknown origin.

Etymology (PE): Xasté “tired; hurt, wounded;” Mid.Pers. xastan, xad- “to injure, wound;” Av. vīxaδ- “to crush;” Proto-Iranian *xad- “to wound, hurt.”