The meaning of the expression "to keep nix"

[Tamta]

Hello everybody,

Can you tell me, please, what does the expression "to keep nix" mean?
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[Kitosdad]

To keep nothing. Give it all.
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[Tamta]

But I think it must be meant something else in this context:

Her father used often to hunt them in out of the field with his blackthorn stick;but usually little Keogh used to keep nix and call out when he saw her father coming.

Can you explain it to me,please?
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[Kitosdad]

Dear Tamta, I would translate this as meaning :-

The children would hide from their Father who would search for them. Silence was paramount in the game, but little Keogh would give out a shout, thereby revealing their hiding place.

Kitos.
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[Tamta]

Thanks a lot for your explanation,Kitos.
You've been very helpful.
Good luck!

Tamta
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[Skrej]

I'm not familiar with the term, but Google states that it's a term meaning to keep watch or post a guard.

Supposedly has its roots in old English boarding school slang.

Good luck reading Joyce. He can be difficult to bear with even for native speakers.
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[Happytofita]

The term is similar to another one in Slovene "nič", which means nothing.

:roll:

: o)

[Tamta]

Skrej and Happytofita,

Thanks for your response.

Good luck!
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