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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NIBAWAE, adj. Also nibawa. Meagre, diminutive (Abd. 1825 Jam.).Abd. 1929 J. Alexander Mains & Hilly 74:
Yon aul' nibawa body, Densie's wife, wunna mak' a great show at the Manse an the Muckle Hoose ony wye.

[Obscure.? For nib o' wae, nose (= face) of woe. Cf. nose of wax.]

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