Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†NIG-NAG, n. A Sc. form, with voicing, of Eng. nicknack (Rxb. 1825 Jam.), a trifle, bagatelle, a small fiddling thing.Lnk. 1827 J. Watt Poems 66:
When idle fallows winna work, Frae door to door gaun thievin'; Wi' their nig-nags ay cheatin' folk.
