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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHATTY-PUSS, n. comb. See also Cheet.

1. “A term used in calling to a cat” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.²). Known to Bnff.², Abd.², Fif.¹⁰ 1939.

2. A cat (Ork.¹ 1939; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).Ib.:
Cheety-puss, Chatty-puss, Where hae ye been?