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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Neker, n. (? Repr. ME. niker, nyker, nycker, OE. nicor, nic(c)r-, water-demon, kelpie.) —a1603 Anc. Prophecies 30.
There is a neker in the north, thy nest shal destroy
