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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

NILD, adj., n.2 Also niled (Marw.), näild (Jak.).

I. adj. Also in double ppl. forms nilded, -et, näildet. Mouldy, mildewed, musty (Ork. 1903 E.D.D.; Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928); Ork. 1964).

II. n. Mould, mildew, fungus (Ork. 1887 Jam., 1929 Marw.; Sh., Ork. 1964).

[Orig. somewhat uncertain but prob. short for ppl.adj. Blue-nild, of the colour of bleu de Nil, Eng. Nile-blue, a greenish-blue colour like that of mould, from the name of the river.]

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