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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nikkir, Nicker, v. [Onomatopoeic. Also in the mod. dial. Cf. Nechyr.] intr. Of a horse: To neigh, whinny. —1581-1623 James VI Poems II. 91/14.
As cursouris nikkiris [v.r. nickers] rydand in the nicht
