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teazes

English

Verb

teazes

  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of teaze

Noun

teazes

  1. plural of teaze

Anagrams

  • azetes

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teazer

English

Etymology 1

Apparently an alteration of teaser, referring to it being lighter than formal punitive instruments.

Noun

teazer (plural teazers)

  1. sennet whip, an implement for informal corporal punishment, formerly used in the Royal Navy.

Etymology 2

Corrupted from French tiser (to feed a fire).

Noun

teazer (plural teazers)

  1. The stoker or fireman of a furnace, as in glassworking.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Tomlinson to this entry?)

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