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Pronunciation : Siss
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Of imitative origin; cf. D. sissen, G. zischen.]
Definition : Defn: To make a hissing sound; as, a flatiron hot enough to siss when touched with a wet finger. [Colloq. U. S.; Local, Eng.]
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Siss
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A hissing noise. [Colloq. U. S.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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Siss