"tystie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tysties [plural]
Etymology: As the term was originally used in the Scottish Isles, particularly the Shetlands, it probably derives from Norn tåisti, from Old Norse þeisti. Compare with Norwegian Nynorsk teist. Etymology templates: {{der|en|nrn|tåisti}} Norn tåisti, {{der|en|non|þeisti}} Old Norse þeisti, {{cog|nn|teist}} Norwegian Nynorsk teist Head templates: {{en-noun}} tystie (plural tysties)
  1. (Scotland) the black guillemot. Tags: Scotland Categories (lifeform): Auks Synonyms: tyste

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