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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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NUDGE, n., v. Sc. usages:

I. n. A slight movement, exertion; fig. an affecting of the emotions, a slight pang or disturbance.Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 119:
The death o's wife nivver ga' 'im a nudge.

II. v. To move, cause to move, fig. to disturb, cause inconvenience, annoy, molest (Id.).Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 119:
He didna nudge oot o' the corner.Fif. 1946 J. C. Forgan Maistly 'Muchty 28:
He nudged his feet to get position.