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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†NOOP, v. To walk with the eyes on the ground, and the head nodding (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 366).Ib. 499:
The Major, wi' the drink that he Had tooted frae the bicker, Began to swing, and noop, and jee.
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