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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tutivillus, Tuttivillus, Tutevillous, Titvillus, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. tytyuyllys (Lydgate), titivillus (c1450), tutivillus (c1460), OF tutiville, med. L. tuti-, titivillus.] A name or term of abuse for a wicked person, a tell-tale, a rogue. —a1500 Colk. Sow i 61.
A tuttivillus a tutlar And a fanȝeit flatterar a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 513.
Cankrit Caym, tryit trowane, Tutivillus [B. tutevillous, M. titvillus]
