"nainsell" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From nain (from reanalysis of an own, mine own etc. as a nain, my nain) + sell, alternative form of self. Etymology templates: {{m|en|self}} self Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} nainsell
  1. (Scotland, obsolete) self Tags: Scotland, obsolete Synonyms: nainsel
    Sense id: en-nainsell-en-noun-BsYEszKz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Scottish English

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