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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Tulȝeing,) Tuilȝeing, Tuillieing, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. toylyng (1552), toiling (c1592).] Quarrelsome. —a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS No. 163.
A tuilȝeing tyk comes ay tyrd home 1629 Brechin Kirk S. 20 Oct.
Considdering the trouble and hindder that was done … in tyme of preaching and prayers by mislearned bairnes and tuillieing tyckes in the kirk
