Probably an altered spelling of French Tinel, a metonymic
occupational nickname for a porter, from Old French tinel, an
implement consisting of a pole with two chains on it, carried across
the shoulders, with hooks on the ends of the chains, used for moving
barrels and the like. SW. UK 0.
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