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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tik tak, Tick tack, n. [Du., Norw. tiktak, F. tic-tac, echoic.] A representation of a sharp repetitive sound. — 1549 Compl. 42/18.
The smal artailȝe cryit tik tak, tik tak, tik tak, tik tak c1590 Fowler I 260/3.
Court hath mee … trannsfourm'd into a clock, And in my braynes her restles wheeles doth place, Which makes my thoughtes the tick tack there to knock
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