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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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KNOLT, n. Also hnolt (Angus). A log of wood, a lump, “a thick, lumpish thing” (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), 1914 Angus Gl.); fig. a big, well-developed person or animal (Ib., Sh. 1960). [knolt, hnolt]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
A knolt o' a codlin. A hnolt o' a chap.

[Of Scand. orig. Cf. Norw. knolte, a knoll, Sw. dial. knollt, a lump of earth.]

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