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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.

NOST, n. Noisy talk or speculation about a subject (n.Sc. 1808 Jam.).

[Orig. obscure. Phs. nnit. ]

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