What is a fit of anger or peevishness; a slight altercation or contention. See Tift. Thackeray called?
tiff — A fit of anger or peevishness; a slight altercation or contention. See Tift. Thackeray. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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