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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1607
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(Nev-,) Neiveis, n. pl. (Perh. merely plur. of Neve but possibly the dimin. form, found in the mod. dial. as nievie, neavy, is intended: Fists.) —1607 Reg. Privy C. VII. 332.
[He] dang the complenair … uith his neiveis and sword guairdis
