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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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†TOOTIN, n. A term of reproach for a female (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 194).
[Orig. obscure, poss. a misunderstanding of toutin, ppl.adj. of Tout, v.1, 5.]
