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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1584
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Nosebitt, n. (Appar. Nose n. and Bit n.1 or n.2 Meaning uncertain: a morsel (Bit n.2 2) to tickle the nose, a tit-bit, or, alternatively, some fig. use of a word corresp. to 19th c. northeastern Sc. dial. nis-, nizbit a metal nose-band for a horse, have both been suggested.) — 1584 Sempill Sat. P. xlv. 1105.
I sall leave blankis for to imbrew thame, That he a nosebitt may beleive thame Whometo my buik salbe directit
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