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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.
TRITYA, n. A fit of sulks or ill temper (Ork. 1929 Marw.). Cf. Trilka.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
A cow taken off good pasture and put on poorer ground will sometimes refuse to eat, and seem to sulk — simply stand chewing the cud; such a cow is ‘in tritya.'
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