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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1949
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KNUILT, n., v. Also (k)nolt (Jak.), noolt. [(k)nult]
I. n. A sharp rap or blow, esp. with the knuckles (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1960). Dim. nooltie (Ork. 1934).Sh. 1949 J. Gray Lowrie 13:
Da plaiged thing gae me a knuilt apo me aerm.
II. v. To strike smartly, to rap with the knuckles (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1960). Vbl.n. knoltin, thumping with the knuckles (Jak.), pummelling.
[Norw. dial. knolta, to push. Cf. Knool.]
