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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TEW, v.2, n.2
I. v. Of grain: to become damp and acquire a bad taste (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).
II. n. A bad taste, esp. that caused by dampness (Id.).
[Orig. obscure. Phs. connected with tewk, Touk, n.3, q.v.]
