nievel

Scots

Etymology

nieve (“fist”) +‎ -le

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [nɛvl], [nɪvl], [nɛfl]

Noun

nievel (plural nievels)

  1. a sharp blow with the fist

Derived terms
  • staffy-nievel (“staff-in-hand”)

Verb

nievel (third-person singular present nievels, present participle nievelin, past nievelt, past participle nievelt)

  1. to punch, pummel, batter
  2. to grip, squeeze or pinch with the fingers
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