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Quotation dates: 1627-1679
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Titty, -ie, n. [Perhaps a childish pronunciation of sister. Also in the later dial.] In familiar usage: A sister. — a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1554.
Tig with your tittie, ye wil get tauch to your schone c1653 Douglas Corr. 265.
Your Lordship is in som small hopes yet of our titty Mary's recovery 1679 Lothian P. MS (Reg. H.) Portf. VIII No. 20.
I hope the children are all well and titty Margaritt and that titty Mary is your chamber fellow and companion
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