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tussle definition

tus·sle (tusəl)

intransitive verb tussled -·sled, tussling -·sling

to fight, struggle, contend, etc. vigorously or vehemently; wrestle; scuffle

Etymology: LME tussillen, freq. of tusen (in comp.), to pull: see tousle

noun

a vigorous or vehement struggle or contest; scuffle

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