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† ˈnizy, n. and a. Obs.
Forms: α. 7–8 nisey, 7 nisi, 8 nisy. β. 7–8 nizey (nize-), nizy.
[Of doubtful origin: perh. f. nice a. 1.]
A. n. A fool or simpleton.
αc1684–6Roxb. Ball. (1888) II. 558 There's none but meer Niseys that frets. 1693Oxford-Act ii. 10 Thus let him like a Nisi, But we intend more to surprize ye. 1706E. Ward Hud. Rediv. II. iv. 9 So Politicians form Devices And raise new Whims, to please the Niseys.
βc1688Roxb. Ball. (1892) VII. 497 We are on the Coast of France, Taking prizes from those Nizeys. a1700B. E. Dict. Cant. Crew, Nizy, a Fool, or Coxcomb. 1708Brit. Apollo No. 66. 4/1 Be not such a Nizey..to wed an Old Crony. 1710Galloper 1 That their Looks may deceive the more credulous Nizies. a1814Gonzanga ii. i. in New Brit. Theatre III. 111 You talk just like what you are—a nizy, a noodle!
B. adj. Foolish.
1709Brit. Apollo No. 8. 3/2 Sometimes Saga as Solon, Oft Nizey as Ben. 1710Ibid. No. 100. 3/2 Here lies a wretched, Nizey Wight. |