ˈtɪʃu: n. 1
any of
the coherent collections of specialized cells of
which animals or plants are
made (muscular tissue;
nervous tissue). 2 = tissue-paper. 3 a
disposable piece of
thin soft absorbent paper for wiping, drying, etc. 4 fine
woven esp.
gauzy fabric. 5 (foll. by of) a
connected series (a tissue of lies). øtissue-paper thin soft unsized paper for
wrapping or protecting
fragile or
delicate articles. [ME f. OF tissu
rich material,
past part. of tistre f. L texere weave]