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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NEEP, n.² Also ni(e)p. A steep, overhanging slope, crag, or hill-top, a promontory (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1963). Freq. in place-names. Cf. Noup. [ni(:)p]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
De Nip o' Norwick; de Nort' and de Wast Nips.