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nowt
1[ nout ]
noun
, Scot. and North England.
, plural nowt.
- an ox.
- a herd of cattle.
nowt
2[ noht ]
noun
, British Dialect.
- naught; nothing.
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of nowt1
from naught
Origin of nowt2
C13: from Old Norse naut; see neat ²
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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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