Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†NOYNT, v. Aphaeretic form of Eng. anoint, also in Eng. dial. (Sc. 1880 Jam.); fig. to tease (Lnk.13 1927). Cf. fig. usage of Eng. dial. noint, to thrash, beat. Deriv. noyntment, noint-, an anointing (Sc. 1880 Jam.). Rare.
