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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Afputting, n. Also: aff pitting. [Af adv.] A putting off; offputting, ground for excuse or delay. — 1634 Maxwell Mem. II. 251.
Owr condition heir will serve ws for an afpwtting till we sie a better 1644 Tulliallan Coal Wks. 3.
To them that broucht wp the beir to Clak; onpitting and aff pitting off it
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