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nief

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Is nief a Scrabble word?

Yes, nief is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 7 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) No
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends No

What is the meaning of nief?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (historical) A serf or bondsman born into servitude.Examples: "That is, because the girl was his nief, or bondwoman, the daughter of one of his villains"historical

noun (English)

1. (chiefly Scotland, Ireland, Northern England) A clenched hand; fist.Examples: "Ake thought if ever he was walking alone on a dark-like night and Jimmy came on him, he with his bare nieves and Jimmy with a knife, he'd stand as much chance of getting home safe as a celluloid cat that had strayed into hell[…]."; "Nestorius exploded at that and hit out. He roared and dismissed the class, hitting out with his old mottled gnarled niefs."; ""But t' Maister can stop and hit rarely. Happen he'll mak' him joomp when he gets his nief upon him.""IrelandNorthern-EnglandScotland

2. (chiefly Scotland, Ireland, Northern England) A handful or fistful.IrelandNorthern-EnglandScotland

3. (chiefly Scotland, Ireland, Northern England) The handgrip of a sword or oar.IrelandNorthern-EnglandScotland

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "nief"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "nief"?

Scrabble
7 points
N1
I1
E1
F4
Words With Friends
8 points
N2
I1
E1
F4

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