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Traditional English :: niello
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nielo.html - n. (pl. nielli or -os) 1 a black composition of sulphur with silver, lead, or copper, for filling engraved lines in silver or other metal. 2 a such ornamental work. b an object decorated with this. nielloed adj. [It. f. L nigellus dimin. of niger black] |
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Traditional English :: niece
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nielo.html - n.
a daughter of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law. [ME f. OF ult. f. L neptis granddaughter] |
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Traditional English :: niello
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nielo.html - n. (pl. nielli or -os) 1 a black composition of sulphur with silver, lead, or copper, for filling engraved lines in silver or other metal. 2 a such ornamental work. b an object decorated with this. nielloed adj. [It. f. L nigellus dimin. of niger black] |
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English Idioms :: nice Nellie
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nielo.html - {n.}, {informal} Someone who acts too good to be true; a prude; a prig. * /We took him for a nice Nelly when he wouldn't fight./ |
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English Idioms :: nice Nellie
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nielo.html - {n.}, {informal} Someone who acts too good to be true; a prude; a prig. * /We took him for a nice Nelly when he wouldn't fight./ |
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English Idioms :: Nick
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nielo.html - See: FULL OF THE OLD NICK. |
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