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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TEET GONG, n. A flickering seen in the atmosphere, esp. in spring, when the heat of the sun causes rapid evaporation (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [′titgjɔŋ]
[For teet see Teebro. The second element appears to be gyong, Gang, n., a going.]
