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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1929

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NUE, v. Also neu. To hum or sing softly to oneself. Ppl.adj. neuan, humming (Ork. 1958 Ork. Herald (25 Feb.)). [nø]Ork. 1929 Marw.:
He was gaan nue-an tae himsel a' the morning.

[Cf. Norw. gnya, to make a slight sound, O.N. gnýja, to sound, Nuither, Nune, v.]

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