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 simple present nievels, present participle nievelin, simple past nievelt, past participle nievelt)

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