Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†NYSE, v. To beat, drub, pummel (Lth. 1825 Jam.).Edb. 1882 C. Mackay Poetry & Humour Sc. Lang. 219:
A word in use among the boys of the High School of Edinburgh; . . . “I'll nyse you” , I'll do you a mischief.
