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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Nitty,) -ie, Neitie, Neatie, a. [e.m.E. nitty (1570).] Infested with nits; found only in nitty now (= noll, head) (and cf. Nikkie now). — 1581 Burne Disput. 132.
I ansuere to ȝou according to our Scottis prouerb; he sould haue ane hail pow, quha callis his nichtbour neitie now a1585 Polwart Flyt. 571 (T).
Athort his nittie [v.r. neatie] now, Ilk lowsie lyce lurkand lyk ane lint bow