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词汇 nicher
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Definition of nicher in English:

nicher

verb ˈnɪxə
[no object]Scottish

  • (of a horse) give a soft breathy whinny.

    the foal nichered
    Example sentencesExamples
    • A horse, or something in its shape, rose from among the reeds and nichered.
    • The horses in the Stable at the further side of the Farm Stead nichered with patriotic applause.
    • The horse nichered wi' fear and tried to wheel.
    • He's an auld horse that winna nicher when he sees corn.
    • Lord Randal's steed he nicher'd loud.
    Synonyms
    whinny, bray, nicker, snicker, whicker
noun ˈnɪxə
Scottish

  • A soft whinnying sound.

    the beast gave a low nicher of welcome
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He desired that the people of Scotland should be relieved of the Pom Sillar, threatening, if refused, that his horse should give three nichers!
    • She trotted up behind her and gave a soft nicher.
    • She gied a queer nicher and a paw wi' her fore foot, and bolted into the water.
    • Jack replies with that sort of noise which in a man would be called a chuckle, but which in his is called a nicher.
    • The nicher o' a horse drew our attention.

Origin

Late 17th century: imitative.
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