Definition for Teaze (-d, -s, -ing, tease, teases)

teaze (-d, -s, -ing, tease, teases), v. [OE tæsan, tear or pull to pieces, tease wool, etc.]

  1. Vex; bother; annoy; irritate by persistent solicitation; [fig.] beg; plead; ask; request; [metaphor] comb; cadge; card; seek; forage; scrounge; rummage; search thoroughly.
  2. Haunt; stir; disturb.
  3. Tempt; tantalize.

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