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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Nefe-stane,) Neif-stain, n. Appar., a small stone suitable for throwing with the fist more or less closed. — ?1438 Alex. ii. 4508.
Neif-stainnis at him fast can thay cast 1613 Inverness Rec. II. 112.
And war not that sche liftit ane neif stain and cuist the sam at the said Elspet
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