"tightum" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tightum (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete, slang) Moderately formal attire or dress code Tags: obsolete, slang, uncountable Synonyms: titum Synonyms (for men): black tie Coordinate_terms: hightum, scrub
    Sense id: en-tightum-en-noun-QLemeGSC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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