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nyuggel

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Shetland folklore water-horse, lures people

A supernatural water-horse from Shetland folklore, said to haunt lochs and streams and to lure or endanger people who approach the water.

Example in use

Da's a nyuggel i't loch, dinna gang near.

Pronunciation

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/NYOO-gel/

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