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.
NIM, n. Steam, vapour, warm air (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.).
[From uim, Oam, Eem, id., with prosthetic n from wrong division of indef. art.]
