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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TULSHIE, adj., n.

I. adj. Sour, sullen in appearance, gloomy (Rnf. 1837 Crawfurd MSS. XI. 332).

II. n. A sour-looking person (Ayr. 1825 Jam.).