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Nails · NAILS

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 181To see nails in your dreams, indicates much toil and small recompense. To deal in nails, shows that you will engage in honorable work, even if it be lowly. To see rusty or broken nails, indicates sickness and failure in business.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 48To dream that one’s nails are longer than usual, signifies profit, and the contrary, loss: to dream your nails are cut off, signifies loss and disgrace, and contention with friends and relations. If one dreams his nails are pulled off, it threatens with misery and affliction, and danger of death: for a man to dream he bites his nails, shows quarrels and dissensions: to dream of paring your nails, foretells a lingering sickness. 57, 8.

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream your nails are growing long is very good, and denotes riches, prosperity and happiness; great success in love, a good, industrious husband or wife, with dutiful children; it also foretells that you will suddenly receive a sum of money that will be of great use to you.

Naked

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 181To dream that you are naked, foretells scandal and unwise engagements. To see others naked, foretells that you will be tempted by designing persons to leave the path of duty. Sickness will be no small factor against your success. To dream that you suddenly discover your nudity, and are trying to conceal it, denotes that you have sought illicit pleasure contrary to your noblest instincts and are desirous of abandoning those desires. For a young woman to dream that she admires her nudity, foretells that she will win, but not hold honest men's regard. She will win fortune by her charms. If she thinks herself ill-formed, her reputation will be sullied by scandal. If she dreams of swimming in clear water naked, she will enjoy illicit loves, but nature will revenge herself by sickness, or loss of charms. If she sees naked men swimming in clear water, she will have many admirers. If the water is muddy, a jealous admirer will cause ill-natured gossip about her.

NAKEDNESS · Nakedness

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 48To dream you see a man naked, signifies fear and terror: to dream you see a woman naked, signifies honor and joy, provided she be fair-skinned and handsome; but if she is crooked, old, wrinkled, or otherwise ill made, and black withal, it signifies shame, repentance, and ill luck. For a woman to dream she sees her husband naked, signifies success in her enterprises and a good number of children. 14.

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream you see a man naked, signifies fear and terror. To dream you see a woman naked, signifies honor and joy, provided she be fair skinned and handsome. But if she is crooked, old, wrinkled or otherwise ill made, and black withal, it signifies shame, repentance and ill luck.

Napkin · NAPKIN

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 182To dream of a napkin, foretells convivial entertainments in which you will figure prominently. For a woman to dream of soiled napkins, foretells that humiliating affairs will thrust themselves upon her. _Navy_.[133] To dream of the navy, denotes victorious struggles with unsightly obstacles, and the promise of voyages and tours of recreation. If in your dream you seem frightened or disconcerted, you will have strange obstacles to overcome before you reach fortune. A dilapidated navy is an indication of unfortunate friendships in business or love.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 48A white napkin denotes orderly conduct, which will bring happiness; a dirty napkin, disorderly behavior. 70, 6.

NARROW NAILS

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 113The person with such nails, is desirous of attaining knowledge in the sciences; but is never long at peace with his neighbors. But if to narrowness they add some degree of length, the person will be led away by ambitious propensities, always aiming at things which he will be unable to obtain.

NAVEL

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 48If you dream that your navel is out of shape, or looks queer, it is a sign of misfortune in connection with the opposite sex, unless you are married, in which case it denotes the birth of a child: for unmarried people to dream such dreams foretells trouble and disgrace. 35, 17.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 111On a woman it denotes many children, a good husband, and an abundance of this world’s goods. On a man it is a sign he will be lucky in all he undertakes, become very rich, and that he will have a son who will be distinguished.

Nearsighted

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 182To dream that you are nearsighted, signifies embarrassing failure and unexpected visits from unwelcome persons. For a young woman, this dream foretells unexpected rivalry. To dream that your sweetheart is nearsighted, denotes that she will disappoint you.

Neck · NECK

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 182To dream that you see your own neck, foretells that vexatious family relations will interfere with your business. To admire the neck of another, signifies your worldly mindedness will cause broken domestic ties. For a woman to dream that her neck is thick, foretells that she will become querulous and something of a shrew if she fails to control her temper.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 48If a woman or girl dreams that her neck is large and thick, it is a sure sign she will bear many children: if it seems smaller than usual, it denotes to a married woman a miscarriage, and to a girl the loss of her beau: if a woman dreams that her neck is fair and beautiful, it foretells that some gentleman will make love to her. 22.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 111In front of the neck is a good sign; you will rise to unexpected honors and dignities, or become rich. On the back of the neck it denotes misfortune. On either side of the neck it foretells that you will become wicked or quarrelsome; and if on the right side, behind the ear, it is a sign that you will be hung.

Necklace · NECKLACE

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 182For a woman to dream of receiving a necklace, omens for her a loving husband and a beautiful home. To lose a necklace, she will early feel the heavy hand of bereavement. _Necromancer_.[134] To dream of a necromancer and his arts, denotes that you are threatened with strange acquaintances who will influence you for evil.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 48For a girl to dream that a gentleman presents her with a necklace, is a sign that some one meditates an attempt to seduce her: if a married woman dreams that her husband gives her a necklace, it shows that she will soon be in the family way. 69, 12, 21.

Nectarines

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream of nectarines is ominous of strife between friends, of riches to the farmer and tradesman, of infidelity to lovers, of children to the married, of bad weather to the sailor, and to the poor they announce plenty and increase of wages.

Need

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 182To dream that you are in need, denotes that you will speculate unwisely and distressing news of absent friends will oppress you. To see others in need, foretells that unfortunate affairs will affect yourself with others.

Needle · NEEDLES

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 182To use a needle in your dream, is a warning of approaching affliction, in which you will suffer keenly the loss of sympathy, which is rightfully yours. To dream of threading a needle, denotes that you will be burdened with the care of others than your own household. To look for a needle, foretells useless worries. To find a needle, foretells that you will have friends who will appreciate you. To break one, signifies loneliness and poverty. _Negro_.[135] To dream of seeing a negro standing on your green lawn, is a sign that while your immediate future seems filled with prosperity and sweetest joys, there will creep into it unavoidable discord, which will veil all brightness in gloom for a season. To dream of seeing a burly negro, denotes formidable rivals in affection and business. To see a mulatto, constant worries and friction with hirelings is foretold. To dream of a difficulty with a negro, signifies your inability to overcome disagreeable surroundings. It also denotes disappointments and ill fortune. For a young woman to dream of a negro, she will be constrained to work for her own support, or be disappointed in her lover. To dream of negro children, denotes many little anxieties and crosses. For a young woman to dream of being held by a negro, portends for her many disagreeable duties. She is likely to meet with and give displeasure. She will quarrel with her dearest friends. Sickness sometimes follows dreams of old negroes. To see one nude, abject despair, and failure to cope with treachery may follow. Enemies will work you signal harm, and bad news from the absent may be expected. To meet with a trusty negro in a place where he ought not to be, foretells you will be deceived by some person in whom you placed great confidence. You are likely to be much exasperated over the conduct of a servant or some person under your orders. Delays and vexations may follow. To think that you are preaching to negroes is a warning to protect your interest, as false friends are dealing surreptitiously with you. To hear a negro preaching denotes you will be greatly worried over material matters and servants are giving cause for uneasiness.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49To dream of needles, signifies that you will be grievously injured by the deceit of supposed friends. For a girl to dream that she pricks herself with a needle, is a sign that her beau will attempt improper liberties. 8, 49.

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23For a female to dream she is busy with the needle, indicates that she is about to take a journey either of pleasure or necessity. For one of the male sex to dream he is using the needle (except he is a tailor), forebodes a series of distressing and unpleasant matters are about to harass and perplex him.

NEGRO

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49To dream of being frightened or assaulted by a negro, is a good sign, as it denotes safety: if the negro comes towards you in a pleasant and agreeable way, it shows that you will meet with a loss or be robbed: to see a grinning, pleasant-looking negro in your dream, forebodes trouble through the conduct of a dependent. 32.

Negroes

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23It is not good to dream of negroes, unless they be singing or dancing, or otherwise making merry. To dream of seeing negroes in a church is ominous of evil.

Neigh

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream you hear horses neigh, augurs that you will have new and powerful friends, who will do you much service.

Neighbor

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 183To see your neighbors in your dreams, denotes many profitable hours will be lost in useless strife and gossip. If they appear sad, or angry, it foretells dissensions and quarrels.

Nephew

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 183To dream of your nephew, denotes you are soon to come into a pleasing competency, if he is handsome and well looking; otherwise, there will be disappointment and discomfort for you. _Nest_.[136] To dream of seeing birds' nests, denotes that you will be interested in an enterprise which will be prosperous. For a young woman, this dream foretells change of abode. To see an empty nest, indicates sorrow through the absence of a friend. Hens' nests, foretells that you will be interested in domesticities, and children will be cheerful and obedient. To dream of a nest filled with broken or bad eggs, portends disappointments and failure.

Nets

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 183To dream of ensnaring anything with a net, denotes that you will be unscrupulous in your dealings and deportment with others. To dream of an old or torn net, denotes that your property has mortgages, or attachments, which will cause you trouble.

NETTLE · Nettles

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 183If in your dreams you walk among nettles without being stung, you will be prosperous. To be stung by them, you will be discontented with yourself and make others unhappy. For a young woman to dream of passing through nettles, foretells that she will be offered marriage by different men, and her decision will fill her with anxious foreboding. To dream of nettles, is portentous of stringent circumstances and disobedience from children or servants.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 131Beware! coquetry has its penalty.

New Year

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 184To dream of the new year, signifies prosperity and connubial anticipations. If you contemplate the new year in weariness, engagement will be entered into inauspiciously.

NEW YEAR’S PRESENT

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49To dream you give a New Year’s present, signifies you will hear good news. To receive one, is a sign you will soon get into trouble. 64, 19.

News

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 183To hear good news in a dream, denotes that you will be fortunate in affairs, and have harmonious companions; but if the news be bad, contrary conditions will exist.

Newspaper

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 183To dream of newspapers, denotes that frauds will be detected in your dealings, and your reputation will likewise be affected. To print a newspaper, you will have opportunities of making foreign journeys and friends. Trying, but failing to read a newspaper, denotes that you will fail in some uncertain enterprise.

Newspaper Reporter

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 184If in your dreams you unwillingly see them, you will be annoyed with small talk, and perhaps quarrels of a low character. If you are a newspaper reporter in your dreams, there will be a varied course of travel offered you, though you may experience unpleasant situations, yet there will be some honor and gain attached.

NIAGARA

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49As every one has heard of this great cataract, and multitudes have seen it, it is not strange that a good many people dream of going there: such a dream is a sign that you will be embarrassed in company by a sensation of some kind. 13, 49, 6.

Niece

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 184For a woman to dream of her niece, foretells she will have unexpected trials and much useless worry in the near future. _Night_.[137] If you are surrounded by night in your dreams, you may expect unusual oppression and hardships in business. If the night seems to be vanishing, conditions which hitherto seemed unfavorable will now grow bright, and affairs will assume prosperous phases.

NIGHT

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49(_See Stars._) To dream of a clear beautiful night when the stars are shining, indicates that you will have a long and happy life and be very successful in all your undertakings. To dream you are courting your sweetheart on such a night shows that she is true to you. To dream of a cloudy night portends disasters in business, and to dream of a stormy night indicates sickness. 5, 19.

Night-birds

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream of any kind of night-birds, as the owl, bittern and bat, is ominous, and those who have such dreams should undertake no business on the day following. He that travels by sea or land, and sees in his dream any of these birds, will fall into a great tempest or into the hands of thieves.

Night-hag

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23For a woman to dream of a night-hag, denotes that she will be much slandered by some one whom she deems her friend. For a man to dream of this nonentity, is a sign that some woman is endeavoring to do him an injury.

Night-walks

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream of walking in the night, signifies trouble and melancholy.

NIGHTCAP

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49For a girl to dream that she forgot to take off her nightcap, but received company in it, is a sign she will be kissed by a strange gentleman, or that some stranger will be smitten by her charms: if a married woman dreams this, it foretells that her husband will be jealous of her, and perhaps not without cause. 70.

Nightingale · NIGHTINGALE

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 184To dream that you are listening to the harmonious notes of the nightingale, foretells a pleasing existence, and prosperous and healthy surroundings. This is a most favorable dream to lovers, and parents. To see nightingales silent, foretells slight misunderstandings among friends.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49To dream of this bird signifies light amours; to hear it sing, happiness. 48.

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream of the nightingale signifieth good work, and principally wedding.

Nightmare

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 184To dream of being attacked with this hideous sensation, denotes wrangling and failure in business. For a young woman, this is a dream prophetic of disappointment and unmerited slights. It may also warn the dreamer to be careful of her health, and food.

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream of being ridden by the nightmare is a sign that a woman so dreaming, shall be domineered over by a fool.

NINE

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 101If you throw this number with the dice with reference to your future husband or wife, be assured that you will be lucky in your choice. It foretells an orderly, energetic and industrious person. I should not want a better wife than this number predicts. To a young girl it does not promise riches with a husband, but it foretells thrift and plenty, and that she may be rich, too. It is a fair business throw also—foretelling pretty good luck in everything except games of chance, and predicting bad luck in such games.

Nine-pins

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream of playing at nine-pins is a sign of quarreling; if successful, you will get the better of your adversary; if the reverse, you will be worsted.

Ninepins

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 184To dream that you play ninepins, denotes that you are foolishly wasting your energy and opportunities. You should be careful in the selection of companions. All phases of this dream are bad.

NIPPLE

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 111In woman it is a sign that she will have a child that will become famous and distinguished in the world. In man it denotes that he will be fond of women, and spend much of his life in amours, to the neglect of his proper business.

Nobility · NOBILITY

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 184To dream of associating with the nobility, denotes that your aspirations are not of the right nature, as you prefer show and pleasures to the higher development of the mind. For a young woman to dream of the nobility, foretells that she will choose a lover for his outward appearance, instead of wisely accepting the man of merit for her protector.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49Should anybody be so foolish as to dream that they are created a Duke, an Earl, or that they have conferred upon them any patent of nobility, it is a sign of shiftlessness and poverty. If a girl dreams that a lord is in love with her, she will be apt to marry a shiftless and needy fellow. 21, 19.

Noise · NOISE

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 184If you hear a strange noise in your dream, unfavorable news is presaged. If the noise awakes you, there will be a sudden change in your affairs.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49If you dream of hearing strange or mysterious noises, it is a sign that the spirit of some dead relative hovers near you, and has an influence upon your actions. 20.

Noodles

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 184To dream of noodles, denotes an abnormal appetite and desires. There is little good in this dream.

Nose · NOSE

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 184To see your own nose, indicates force of character, and consciousness of your ability to accomplish whatever enterprise you may choose to undertake. If your nose looks smaller than natural, there will be failure in your affairs. Hair growing on your nose, indicates extraordinary undertakings, and that they will be carried through by sheer force of character, or will. A bleeding nose, is prophetic of disaster, whatever the calling of the dreamer may be.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49To dream of big-nosed people is generally a good omen, as such persons are usually smart and energetic. To dream of snub noses is a sign of a quarrel, or that you will be abused by somebody. 48.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 111Moles on any part of the nose, show a hasty and passionate disposition, much given to amorous pleasures, faithful to engagements, candid, open, and sincere in friendship, courageous and honest, but very petulant, and rather given to drink; it denotes great success through life and in love affairs—that you will become rich, marry well, have fine children and be much esteemed by your neighbors and acquaintance—that you will travel much, particularly by water.

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream one has a fair and great nose is a good to all, for it denotes prosperity in affairs, and acquaintance with rich persons.

Nosegays

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream of gathering and making nosegays is unlucky, showing that our hope shall wither as flowers do in a nosegay. =Nut Tree.=--Dreaming that you see nut trees, signifies riches and content gained with labor and pain. Dreaming that you find nuts that have been hid, signifies that you will find treasure.

NOSTRIL

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 111Inside the nostril shows that you will be energetic and persevering, and well off in the world; that you will get a good wife or husband when you marry.

Notary

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 184To dream of a notary, is a prediction of unsatisfied desires, and probable lawsuits. For a woman to associate with a notary, foretells she will rashly risk her reputation, in gratification of foolish pleasure.

November

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 185To dream of November, augers a season of indifferent success in all affairs.

NUGGET

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49This is an English word for a lump of gold: to dream of digging a big nugget of pure gold, is a sign of wealth and honors. Dreams relative to gold or silver promise good fortune always. 4, 11, 44.

Numbness

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 185To dream that you feel a numbness creeping over you, in your dreams, is a sign of illness, and disquieting conditions _Numbers_.[138] To dream of numbers, denotes that unsettled conditions in business will cause you uneasiness and dissatisfaction.

NUN · Nuns

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 185For a religiously inclined man to dream of nuns, foretells that material joys will interfere with his spirituality. He should be wise in the control of self. For a woman to dream of nuns, foretells her widowhood, or her separation from her lover. If she dreams that she is a nun, it portends her discontentment with present environments. To see a dead nun, signifies despair over the unfaithfulness of loved ones, and impoverished fortune. For one to dream that she discards the robes of her order, foretells that longing for worldly pleasures will unfit her for her chosen duties. _Nuptial_.[139] For a woman to dream of her nuptials, she will soon enter upon new engagements, which will afford her distinction, pleasure, and harmony.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49For a young girl to dream of seeing a sober-looking nun, is a sign of celibacy; if she imagines she speaks to the nun she may safely calculate on being an old maid; if a young man dreams this, it foretells that he will suspect his sweetheart of being untrue to him, and probably discard her altogether. 29, 65.

Nurse · NURSE

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 185To dream that a nurse is retained in your home, foretells distressing illness, or unlucky visiting among friends. To see a nurse leaving your house, omens good health in the family. For a young woman to dream that she is a nurse, denotes that she will gain the esteem of people, through her self-sacrifice. If she parts from a patient, she will yield to the persuasion of deceit.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 49Dreaming of a nurse for lying-in women foreshadows luck and plenty of cash; to a farmer, such a dream prognosticates abundant crops, and to newly married people good crops of children. 28.

Nursing

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 185For a woman to dream of nursing her baby, denotes pleasant employment. For a young woman to dream of nursing a baby, foretells that she will occupy positions of honor and trust. For a man to dream of seeing his wife nurse their baby, denotes harmony in his pursuits.

Nutmegs

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 185To dream of nutmegs, is a sign of prosperity, and pleasant journeyings.

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream of nutmegs is a sign that many changes will overtake you.

Nuts · NUTS

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 185To dream of gathering nuts, augurs successful enterprises, and much favor in love. To eat them, prosperity will aid you in grasping any desired pleasure. For a woman to dream of nuts, foretells that her fortune will be on blissful heights.

The Golden Wheel Dream-Book (1862) · p. 50To dream of nuts denotes riches and happiness; to the lover, success; if you are gathering them, it is a good omen; but if you crack them, unfavorable. 48, 6.

The Witches’ Dream Book (1885) · p. 23To dream you see clusters of them denotes riches and happiness. To the lover, success and a good-tempered sweetheart. If you are gathering them, it is not a good omen, for you will pursue some matter that will not turn out to your advantage. If you crack them, the person who courts you, or to whom you pay your addresses, will treat you with indifference, or be very unfaithful.

Nymph

Miller, Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted (1901) · p. 185To see nymphs bathing in clear water, denotes that passionate desires will find an ecstatic realization. Convivial entertainments will enchant you. To see them out of their sphere, denotes disappointment with the world. For a young woman to see them bathing, denotes that she will have great favor and pleasure, but they will not rest strictly within the moral code. To dream that she impersonates a nymph, is a sign that she is using her attractions for selfish purposes, and thus the undoing of men. O. ``_And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions_.''-- Joel ii., 28