SISSES

Noun

sisses

plural of sis

Source: Wiktionary


SISS

Siss, v. i. Etym: [Of imitative origin; cf. D. sissen, G. zischen.]

Definition: To make a hissing sound; as, a flatiron hot enough to siss when touched with a wet finger. [Colloq. U. S.; Local, Eng.]

Siss, n.

Definition: A hissing noise. [Colloq. U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ACRIMONIOUS

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