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Definition of nignay in English: nignay(also nignoy, nigmanie) noun ˈnɪɡneɪ Irish English, Scottish, Northern A worthless or trifling action or thing.
OriginLate 17th century; earliest use found in William Cleland (?1661–1689), army officer and poet. Of uncertain origin: compare knick-knack. Definition of nignay in US English: nignay(also nignoy, nigmanie) nounˈnɪɡneɪ Irish English, Scottish, Northern A worthless or trifling action or thing.
OriginLate 17th century; earliest use found in William Cleland (?1661–1689), army officer and poet. Of uncertain origin: compare knick-knack. |