Nowt
[naut]
Definition
(n. pl.) Neat cattle.
Typist: Suzy
Definition
n. (Scot.) cattle.—Also Nout.
Editor: Sallust
Examples
- No, sir, sure I ha' not coom for nowt o' th' kind. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Sir, I hope I never had nowt to say, not fitten for a born lady to year, sin' I were born mysen',' was the reply, accompanied with a slight flush. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Theer's been kiender a blessing fell upon us,' said Mr. Peggotty, reverentially inclining his head, 'and we've done nowt but prosper. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- All the heaps of riches in the wureld would be nowt to me (if they was mine) to buy her back! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Nowt o' th' kind, ma'am, nowt o' th' kind. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Fortnet or misfortnet, a man can but try; there's nowt to be done wi'out tryin'—cept laying down and dying. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Wi' yor pardon, sir,' said Stephen Blackpool, 'I ha' nowt to sen about it. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- I sed as I had nowt to sen, sir; not as I was fearfo' o' openin' my lips. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
Editor: Sallust