English

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Etymology

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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.

Noun

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tystie (plural tysties)

  1. (Scotland) the black guillemot.

Alternative forms

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References

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