First Known Use: 15th century
Dictionary
'tis
\ˈtiz, (ˌ)tiz, təz\
Definition of 'TIS
: it is
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Origin of 'TIS
contraction
'TIS Defined for Kids
'tis
\ˈtiz\
Definition of 'TIS for Kids
: it is <“There 'tis again! Didn't you hear it?” — Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer>
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