Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶TYSTE, v. To tease, to scold (Dmf. 1825 Jam.).
[Orig. uncertain. Phs. a confusion in form and meaning of tease and Tryst, v., 3. (3).]