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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nevell, n. Also: nevele, newel, neavell; nawell. [f. or f. as Nevell v.] A blow with the fist, a punch. 15.. Sym & Bruder 75.
Thay manneist him with mony nevell 15.. Christis K. 67 (M).
Thai partit thair play thane with ane nevell [: revell, gavell, cavell; Laing nawell] c1590 J. Stewart II. 69/143.
And thay haif no thing bot thair hardie hands, … so vechtie newels threw 1602 Shetland Sheriff Ct. (ed.) 30.
That James Broun hes giffin Hendrie Waltersoun ane nevell 1603 Ib. 72.
Nevele ?a1648 Polemo-Mid. 136.
Ingentem … validamque nevellam 1662 Melrose Reg. Rec. II. 23.
Tua neavells