neif Meaning, Definition & Usage

Neif, Neife noun (Also<
  • Neif
  • Neife
)
Etymology
OF. neïf, naïf, a born serf, fr. L. nativus born, imparted by birth. See Native.
Definitions
  1. A woman born in the state of villeinage; a female serf. Blackstone.
Neif, Neaf noun (Also<
  • Neif
  • Neaf
)
Etymology
Icel. hnefi; akin to Dan. næve, Sw. näfve.
Definitions
  1. The first. Obs. "I kiss thy neif." "Give me your neaf." Shak.

Webster 1913