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tass [tæs], tassie [ˈtæsɪ] n Scot and northern English dialect 1. a cup, goblet, or glass 2. the contents of such a vessel [from Old French tasse cup, from Arabic tassah basin, from Persian tast] Tass [tæs] n (Historical Terms) (formerly) the principal news agency of the Soviet Union: replaced in 1992 by Itar Tass [T(elegrafnoye) A(genstvo) S(ovetskovo) S(oyuza) Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union] Tass a heap; a small cup, hence, its contents; a pile. Examples: tass of the bodies dead, 1386; of brandy, 1818; of cherry brandy, 1859; of corn, 1440; of hay, 1887; of tea, 1825; of wine, 1583. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The maid appeared surprised (as well she might be) at our speedy return; but Alan had no words to spare for her in explanation, helped me to a chair, called for a tass of brandy with which he fed me in little sips, and then breaking up the bread and cheese helped me to eat it like a nursery-lass; the whole with that grave, concerned, affectionate countenance, that might have imposed upon a judge. |
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