naething
Americannoun
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"I hae little doot o' that, Cubby," said the other; "but I hope puir Jeanie hears naething o' a' this."
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX by Alexander Leighton
I want naething frae ye o' ony consequence.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX by Alexander Leighton
"Ye may tak it for naething," said the mistress.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX by Alexander Leighton
She ate them a' up, skin and bane, Left naething but feathers bare.
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I (of 8) by Various
For naething cou'd the companie do, Nor naething cou'd they say; But they saw a flock o' pretty birds 160 That took their bride away.
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I (of 8) by Various
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