Definition for TAT-TOO'

TAT-TOO', v.t. [In the South Sea isles.]

To prick the skin, and stain the punctured spots with a black substance, forming lines and figures upon the body. In some isles, the inhabitants tattoo the face, in others only the body. The same practice exists among other rude nations. Barrow. Makenzie.

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