Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†NEW, v.2 Also nyow (Jam.). To master, keep under, oppress, to curb; to maul (Abd. 1825 Jam.). Vbl.n. nyowan, a severe beating (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 120). [njʌu]Abd. 1768 A. Ross Helenore (S.T.S.) 51:
Anes on a day, I thought na to hae been, Sae sadly new'd, or sick mischances seen.Bnff. 1853 Banffshire Jnl. (23 Aug.):
We're sadly newed by laidron loons.
