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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 23 May 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/nat>
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