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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
‡GNAT, v., n.
I. v. To gnaw (Ags. 1808 Jam.), nibble, to gnash or grind the teeth (Ib.; ‡Abd. 1954).
II. n. A (small) bite, a snap (Id.).
[Mainly imit. For the form, cf. Natter and Norw. dial. knatta, to cut into small pieces, to chop, Sw. dial. knatta, to gnaw off.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Gnat v., n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/gnat>
