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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.
NUITHER, v. To hum a tune (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Freq. form from O.N. gnyðja, to murmur, growl, grumble, gnyðr, a murmur. See note to Nue.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Nuither v.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 6 Jul 2026 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/nuither>
