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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Ney, Ne(e, v. (ME. neȝe (n, neye(n, late north. ME. ne(e (c 1400), OE. (h)nǽᵹan: cf. also Nie.] intr. Of a horse: To neigh. —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 1445.
The hors neying with mekill din and cry 1549 Compl. 39/4.
Baytht horse & meyris did fast nee & the folis nechyr
