Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NUITHER, v. To hum a tune (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Freq. form from O.N. gnyðja, to murmur, growl, grumble, gnyðr, a murmur. See note to Nue.]
