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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
¶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).]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Tyste v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 8 Jun 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/tyste>
