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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Tasy,) Teesy, n. [17th c. Eng teaze (1693) the action of teasing. In the later dial. as ta(i)zie, teesie (early 19th c.) a struggle, fit of effort or passion. Cf. Tasill v.] ? Irritation, annoyance, problem. — 1658 R. Moray Lett. 4 April.
It will not need a chapter when we meet, how to regulate our letters hereafter, unless you take the widononfall or some such other new teesy
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