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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1581
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Now, n.[Uncommon Sc. var. of the common ME., e.m.E. and mod. Eng. dial. noll the pate, the head (see also Noll n., Nitty adj. and Nob v.] — 1581 Burne Disput. 132.
I ansuere to ȝou according to our Scottis prouerb; he sould haue ane hail pow, quha callis his nichtbour neitie now 1581 Burne Disput. 132.
I ansuere to ȝou according to our Scottis prouerb; he sould haue ane hail pow, quha callis his nichtbour neitie now
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