Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1932
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NEVVAL, n. Also neval. A form of aival (Aval, adj.1, n.1), with prosthetic n from wrong division of on aival. Found only in adv. phr. a nev(v)al, aneival, upsides down, on the back, tumbled over (Cai. 1903 E.D.D., 1907 County of Cai. (Horne) 64). See Aval(d) adj.1, n.1, 2. and cf. P.L.D. §157 (1).Cai. 1932 John o' Groat Jnl. (4 Nov.):
For mercy sake, dinna try a caiper lek 'at for fear ye gang aneival.
