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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶RUFF, n.2 Also røf (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928)). A rash, a skin eruption, erythema (Sh. 1968); moss or incrustation on a stone (Id.). [ruf]Sh. 1745 J. Mill Diary (S.H.S.) 5:
In the beginning of the Springtime, my skin struck out in a sudden ruff.
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