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tiffing
tiffing, vbl. n. (ˈtɪfɪŋ) [f. tiff v.1 + -ing1.] The action of tiff v.1; decking or tricking out, personal adornment.a 1225 Ancr. R. 420 (MS. C.) Wrihen ha schal hire scheome, as sunfule Eue dohter;..& naut drah {thbar} wriheles to tiffung & te prude. 1303 R. Brunne Handl. Synne 3243 Moche she loued... Oxford English Dictionary
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Tiffin
It is derived from "tiffing", an English colloquial term meaning to take a little drink. wikipedia.org
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tiffin
tiffin, n. Anglo-Ind. (ˈtɪfɪn) Also 9 tiffing. [Appears to have originated in the Eng. colloq. or slang tiffing, vbl. n. from tiff v.2 to take a little drink or sip (cf. quot. 1785), which has been specialized in Anglo-Indian use. 1785 Grose Dict. Vulg. Tongue, Tiffing, eating, or drinking out of me... Oxford English Dictionary
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tiff
▪ I. † tiff, n.1 Obs. rare—1. [f. tiff v.1] Manner of dressing or arranging, get-up; the way in which the hair, wig, etc. is dressed.1703 The Levellers in Harl. Misc. (1745) V. 419/2 Did you mark the beau Tiff of his Wig, what a deal of Pains he took to toss it back?▪ II. tiff, n.2 colloq. or slang.... Oxford English Dictionary
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killing
▪ I. killing, vbl. n. (ˈkɪlɪŋ) [f. kill v. + -ing1.] 1. a. The action of the vb. kill, in various senses.c 1440 Destr. Troy 6635 Þere was kyllyng of knyghtis, crusshyng of helmys. 1590 Shakes. Mids. N. iii. i. 15, I beleeue we must leaue the killing out, when all is done. 1607 Hieron Wks. I. 208 All... Oxford English Dictionary
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