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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(North-,) Northt-northt-wast, n. [ME. (Chaucer) and e.m.E. northe-northe-west, etc.] North-north-west. — a1595 Cullen Chron. Aberd. 47.
Twisday … was … ane day of grytt woynd at the south wast and northt northt wast
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