Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NANTY, n. Temper, ire; a drubbing, dressing-down. Sc. slang.Rnf. 1935 L. Kerr Woman of Glenshiels i.:
The girl laughed shrilly . . . “All right, old lady. Don't get your nanty up.” “I'll nanty you,” the mother retorted.Edb. 1950 B.B.C. programme:
Ye'll get nanty from your mother if ye're late.
