Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†NOTE, n.3 Also not(t), noot. A knot, knob, ball, head, point, conclusion; a tool, weapon. Hence to the note, to the head or point, to the hammer, axe, etc. (Sc. 1887 Jam.).
[This usage is not otherwise authenticated. If genuine, phs. a variant of knot or Knoit. n.1, q.v. For noot see also Noot. For sim. semantic development cf. U.S. nub, the point or gist of a matter, and Nub below.]
