English

Etymology

Pronunciation

• ˈtæsi
• Rhymes with: -æsi

Noun

1. A cup or goblet for drinking wine.
2. A decorative ring or plug at the end of the barrel of a pen.
3. A small tart or miniature pie.

Derived terms

• pecan tassie

• James Tassie (1735-1799), Scottish gem engraver and modeller
• William Tassie (1777-1860), Scottish gem engraver and modeller, nephew of James

• Tassie or Tazzie is used as a shortened version of the name of the Australian state of Tasmania