'tis

contraction

ˈtiz

(ˌ)tiz,

təz

: it is

Word History

Etymology

contraction

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of 'tis was in the 15th century

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“'tis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%27tis. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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'tis

ˈtiz

(ˌ)tiz

: it is

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