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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nynnis. (Dub.; ? perh. for Nanis, with upoun the nynnis = at once, immediately.) —a1568 Scott iv. 92.
The nycest to ressave Vpoun the nynnis will nip it
