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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1931
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PIZZ, v. To sizzle, fizz (Ork. 1966).Ork. 1931 J. Leask Peculiar People 270:
Hoo funny hid wad soon' tae leed tae the Captain's nose pizzin' i' the watter is 'e gaed doon.
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