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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1658
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Nenny-hammer, n. (e.m.E. (1592) nin(n)i(e)hammer, ninny-, a simpleton.) — 1658 R. Moray Lett. 4/14 Jan.
I talk lyke a nenny hammer
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