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