naething
Americannoun
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But that's nae disparagement to ony o' thae families; for an there be merit at a' inherent in man as to warldly things, it is certainly in raising himsell frae naething to respect.
From The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) by Hogg, James
I want naething frae ye o' ony consequence.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX by Leighton, Alexander
"Oh naething," said his son, "but gin ye dinna rin fast the gentleman will be quite cauld."
From Amusing Prose Chap Books by Various
She turn'd her richt and round about, To spier her true love's name, 35 But naething heard she, nor naething saw, As a' the woods grew dim.
From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I (of 8) by Various
"Ye may tak it for naething," said the mistress.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX by Leighton, Alexander
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