An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

2. The ferula used by a schoolmaster, S. tawse.
Montgomerie.
3. An instrument of correction of whatever kind, S.
Ramsay.

To Taz, v. a. To whip, to scourge, to belabour, S. B.
Gl. Shirr.

TAWM, s. A fit of ill-humour, so as to render one unmanageable, S.

Gael. taom, a fit of sickness, madness, or passion.

TAWNLE, TAANLE, s. A large fire, kindled at night about Midsummer, especially at the time of Beltein, S. O.
Statist. Acc.

C. B. tanial, to set on fire, tannli, a fire glow, tanlhuyth, a burning flame.

TAWPY, s. A foolish woman.
V. [Taupie].

TAWSY, s. A cup or bowl.
V. [Tais].
Evergreen.

TEAGIE, s. A designation for a cow.
V. [Taigie].

To TEAL, TILL, v. a. To wheedle, to inveigle by flattery, Ang.
Chr. S. P.