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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Nefe,) Neiff, v. Also: neffing, naiffing vbl. n. [f. Nefe,n.] tr. To strike with the fists, pummel; also vbl. n. 1605 Inverness Rec. II. 33.
In the … naiffing of William Cuming
1606 Ib. 39.
In dingeing and neffing of him
1606 Ib. 48.
[He] straik me to the grownd thairwithe and neiffit me, lyick also the said Jhone neiffit me

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