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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NEEB, v. Also nib (Jak.). To nod from drowsiness, to doze (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1963), to stand or sit in a bent position; of corn: to be broken or drooping. Hence nibet, dejected, sickly, having a feeble appearance (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)).Sh. 1892 G. Stewart Fireside Tales 256:
He was sitting neebin' ower his fingers.Sh. 1898 Shetland News (14 May):
Da gimmer lamb . . . wis staandin' neebin' wi' its nose i' da flüer.Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
What is du sittin' nibin for like yon? De corn is nibin doon.Sh. 1958 New Shetlander No. 46. 18:
I wis surely neebit owre a start.