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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.
TEESE, int. A call or shout to scare off a dog (Ork. 1929 Marw.). [tis]
[Orig. doubtful. Phs. from wrong division of heest-heest or some such form. See Hish, v., Hisk.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Teese interj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 23 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/teese>
