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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Ne, v. [OF. neier, neer, var. of nier: cf. Nay v.] tr. To deny. — c1400 Troy-bk. i. 578.
It syt no Cristyne man Ne, God of myght baith may and kan [etc.]