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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1923
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CHATTY-PUSS, n. comb. See also Cheet.
1. “A term used in calling to a cat” (Rxb. 1825 Jam.2). Known to Bnff.2, Abd.2, Fif.10 1939.
2. A cat (Ork.1 1939; Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.).Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B.:
Cheety-puss, Chatty-puss, Where hae ye been?
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