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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Tittilling,) Titling, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. titlyng (14th c.); Tittil(l v.] Gossiping, backbiting. —1596 Dalr. I 134/21.
Ferleg … was steired vpe throuch titling of sum of the courteouris in his eires
