Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TIT, v.2, n.2
I. v. To strike lightly, to tap. Now only dial. in Eng.Ayr. 1901 G. Douglas Green Shutters v.:
He's a brother o' — eh, (tit-tit-titting on his brow) — oh, just a brother o' Dru'cken Will Goudie.m.Sc. 1903 R. Ford Children's Rhymes 39:
The one who survives the ordeal until all the rest have been “chapped” or “titted” out is declared “it” or “takkie,” and the game proceeds forthwith.
II. n. A slight stroke, a tap (Sc. 1808 Jam.); a blow. Also in Eng. dial.
[Imit. Cf. Tid, n.2]
