Neigh \Neigh\ (n[=a]), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Neighed (n[=a]d);
p. pr. & vb. n. Neighing.]
[OE. neien, AS. hn[=ae]gan,
prob. of imitative origin; cf. MHG. n[=e]gen, Icel. hneggja,
gneggja, Sw. gn["a]gga. Cf. Nag a horse.]
1. To utter the cry of the horse; to whinny.
2. To scoff or sneer; to jeer. [Obs.]
Neighed at his nakedness. --Beau. & Fl.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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