a. [ L. nidamentum materials for a nest, fr. nidus nest. See Nest. ] (Zool.) Of, pertaining to, or bearing, eggs or egg capsules;
n. [ L. nidus a nest. ] A collection of nests. [ R. ] velyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. nidus a nest: cf. F. nid. ] A nestful; a brood;
a. [ See Niding. ] Infamous; dastardly. [ Obs. ] Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Nidget. ] A trifle; a piece of foolery. [ Obs. ] Skinner. [ 1913 Webster ]
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v. i.
Where are the fishes which nidificated in trees? Lowell. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. nidification. ] The act or process of building a nest. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
He is worthy to be called a niding. Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. ] Scent or savor of meat or food, cooked or cooking. [ Obs. ] Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]