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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Nedling,) Neidling, vbl. n.1 [f. Nedil(l n. 1.] The stitching of a wound. —1609 Dunferm. B. Rec. II. 62.
Quhilk wound was lairge four inche lang & ressavit four neidill takis to the neidling thairof
