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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1627-1628
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(Nese-,) Neisewise, a. (In the mod. dial. as niz-, neis-, nisewise, keen-scented, far-seeing, perceptive, also used ironically: cf. Du. neuswijs conceited, pert, LG. näsewîs, etc., and Nosewise.) — a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1757.
Ye are sa neisewise ye were gude to be a brousters sw
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