nowt

¹

[ nout ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.

, plural nowt.

1. an ox.
2. a herd of cattle.

nowt

²

[ noht ]

noun

, British Dialect.

1. naught; nothing.

nowt

¹

/ naʊt /

noun

1. See nothing
   a dialect word for nothing

nowt

²

/ naʊt /

noun

1. See cattle, bullock
   a dialect word for bullock cattle

Word History and Origins

Origin of nowt¹

1150–1200; Middle English < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse naut, neat ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of nowt¹

from naught

Origin of nowt²

C13: from Old Norse naut; see neat ²

Example Sentences

I dunnot say for 'em to say nowt, but I do say for 'em not to be so dom'd free an' easy about it.

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An' ses I, 'No I dunnot nowt o' th' soart, an' be dom'd to yo'.

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"I'm tired o' doin' nowt but mope i' th' house," Liz fretted.

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"That as I've towd thee is nowt to th' rest on it," answered Jud in enthusiasm.

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"Theer's nowt to say," she added, rising, and preparing to go.

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