in the sea language, is a row of cannon placed along a ship's side, either above upon deck, or below, distinguished by the epithets of upper and lower tires.

THREE, or Tirey, one of the Western islands of Scotland, 10 miles long and from one to two in breadth, contains above 2000 inhabitants, and produces sheep and black cattle, with some grain and kelp. W. Long. 6. 48. N. Lat. 56. 32.