/tus"euhl/ , v. , tussled, tussling , n.
v.i.
1. to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; wrestle; scuffle.
n.
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.
[ 1425-75; late ME (north and Scots) tusillen, deriv. (see -LE) of tusen to TOUSE ]