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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tus(c)h(e, Tuch, exclam. [Late ME and e.m.E. tussch (c1440), tysche (c1450), tushe (c1520), tush (1535).] An exclamation of impatience or contempt.a1568 Bann. MS 355a/5.
Tuch tuch wanton I cannot byd your talking 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 4.
Tushe … the regent is als cauld as the bitt in my horse mouth a1605 Montg. Flyt. 95 (T).
Tusche, twyscheillit trumpour, with tratling thou trowis 1600-1610 Melvill 700.
Mr. William Scot beganne … a wise and solid conferrence and discourse … The Archbisschope smyling, and chapping on his arme, said, ‘Tush, man! Tak heir a coupe of guid seck!’ 1623 Perth Kirk S. MS 14 May.
The said Margaret anserit, Tusch scho suld nocht die of that ill and promeissit to cure hir 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. (1681) i 60.
Some them pressed very sore To hear a little of doctor More: Others cry'd, Away, and Tush
