Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TEESE, int. A call or shout to scare off a dog (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [tis]
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. from wrong division of heest-heest or some such form. See Hish, v., Hisk.]
