tell-tale-tit en · NOUN
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of telltale tit.
alt of telltale tit
David saw that something was the matter, and as he guessed the cause, he felt very vexed with Milly, and much inclined to call her a tell-tale-tit, but he was far too gentlemanly to call his sister by such names, […]
1872, Tittle tattle and other stories for children, page 37:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tell-tale-tits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |