Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1721-1736
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†NOW, n. Also know. Sc. forms of Eng. noll, now only dial., the head. For vocalisation of final l see P.L.D. §55, §78.2.Sc. 1721 J. Kelly Proverbs 113:
He had need to have a heal Pow That calls his Neighbour Nitty Know. A Man ought to be free of these Faults that he throws up to others.Sc. 1736 Pilulae Spleneticae 41:
Because she calls you Nitte now [nitty noll] you are evens with her, and call her Scabbed pow.
