Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1769
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NASHIP, n. Reduced form of Knaveship.Dmf. 1769 Nithsdale Baron Ct. Bk. MS. 90:
The crops which never pay anything except Naship.
