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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tatle, v. [e.m.E. tattle (1581), MFlem. tatelen, LG tateln.] a. tr. To utter, relate, as tittle-tattle. b. intr. To talk idly, chatter. —a. tr. a1689 Cleland 82.
If any tatle the old tale —b. intr. a1568 Bann. MS (HC) 1082.
Louers must be tatling [STS talking]; Go to good sir you ar ane foole, yow dull me with your pratling
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