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nott

(now, _, UK, _, dialect, Newfoundland) Of an animal: having no horns; polled.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(now, _, UK, _, dialect, Newfoundland) Of an animal: having no horns; polled.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(obsolete) To shear.

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  • “I knew ‘doylum’ from my Nott’num roots.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(obsolete) Bald.

Origin: From , of unknown origin. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

"nott" means: Bald.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"nott" means: Bald.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (obsolete) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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  • “bsky.app/profile/nott... ‼️🆘‼️🆘‼️🆘‼️🆘‼️🆘‼️🆘”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “bsky.app/profile/nott... 🆘‼️🆘‼️🆘‼️🆘‼️🆘‼️🆘‼️”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “bsky.app/profile/nott... 🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “bsky.app/profile/nott... www.poundhoundsresq.org”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Nott toobadd. Yoo? Hav yoo sorvyve gettin dissimbowled bye Ollery?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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