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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NEEVIE NANKIE, n.comb. A children's nonsense word in a riddle,? = ankle (Ags. 1964).Gall. 1896 Trans. Dmf. & Gall. Antiq. Soc. 55:
Willie Blackthorn had a coo, Its name was Killiecrankie, It fell owre an auld dyke And broke its neevie nankie.