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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
TISSLE, v., n.1 Also tissloo (Ork.). A variant of tussle, a or to struggle (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 449, Ork. 1911 Old-Lore Misc. IV. iv. 186, Ork. 1972), or phs. taissle, Taisle, with sim. meanings.
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