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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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TIT-TAT, n. Also teet-tat. An argument, altercation (Cai. 1972); a gossipy person (Id.).Cai. 1907 County of Cai. (Horne) 66:
First 'er wiz a sma' tit-tat, 'en 'ey cam tae a curryshang.Cai. 1919 J. Horne Poems 85:
It began wi' a low teet-tat.