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verb (used without object)
1.
to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; wrestle; scuffle.
noun
2.
a rough physical contest or struggle; scuffle.
3.
any vigorous or determined struggle, conflict, etc.: I had quite a tussle with that chemistry exam.
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Word Origin & History
tussle
c.1470, Scottish and northern English variant of touselen (see tousle). The noun is first recorded 1629 but rare before 19c.
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