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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
NAT, n. 1Also nyatt (Gregor). A smallsized, sharp-tempered person (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 119; Uls. 1903 E.D.D., Sh., Abd. 1963). Cf. Natter, n., 2. Dim. natti, a cross-tempered, malicious or pert fellow (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).
[? Fig. variant form of Gnat, a small bite, snap.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Nat n.1". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/nat>
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