Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶UE, v. To hum a tune (Ork. 1929 Marw., Ork. 1973). [ø]
[Aphetic form of Nue, v., id., from wrong division after a ppl. as sittan nuean, etc.]
