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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Neatshead, n. [Cf. nolt-head, Nowt n. 2 e.] a. The head of a (living) ox or bull. b. fig. A blockhead. —1647 Baillie III. 22.
To be called a loger, a bull or neatshead a1689 Cleland 77.
So strength and vigour they both lose, Before the neats head get a tosse
