Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶NETTLE, v.2 Only in vbl.n. nettlen. Variant spelling of Knuitle, to pummel, knock about.Gsw. 1860 J. Young Poorhouse Lays 25:
The nettlen wherefore we appear In sic a state.