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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
†CUMBLUFF, adj. In phr. to look cumbluff, “to have the appearance of stupefaction” (Per. 1825 Jam.2).
[Cum-, pref., q.v. The second element may be the same as Bluff, n., or as in Bluffleheaded, q.v.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Cumbluff adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 27 Dec 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/cumbluff>
