The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Tiller \Till"er\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Tillered; p. pr. & vb.
   n. Tillering.]
   To put forth new shoots from the root, or round the bottom of
   the original stalk; as, wheat or rye tillers; some spread
   plants by tillering. [Sometimes written tillow.]
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Tillow \Til"low\, v. i.
   See 3d Tiller.
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