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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1892, 1949
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TIV, n. Dim. forms tivlack, -lek, -li(c)k, -lach. [tɪv(lək)]
1. A rag, tag, tatter, of cloth (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), tiv(lek), Sh. 1972). Hence tivsy, adj., ragged, tattered (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1972).Sh. 1892 Manson's Sh. Almanac:
Lowrie noo poos oot da lap o his jup an snee'd aff a tivlick o white claith.
2. A tuft or small handful of wool, grass, etc. (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1972); a small leather tab.Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 132:
He taks hadd o' a tiv laek a moose lug an' scrits hit ower da saw teeth, an' heth hit wis open aapo da meenit.
3. The tail of an animal (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., tivlach), a short stumpy tail (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1972).
4. A lumpish badly-formed piece of dough or the oatcake made from it (Sc. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1972).
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