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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nait, Nate, a.1 [North midl. ME. nait (Destr. Troy), ON. neyt-r fit for use, good.] Quick and effective, deft, skilful. —1513 Doug. xii. vii. 47.
This Iapis … Richt bissely with hys nait [Ruddim. nate] handis tway Begouth fortill exem … The wond 15.. Clar. iii. 865.
Meliades full nait and bissie was To beir at the command of hir maistres The woll unto hir cousigne
