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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chuf(f, n. [e.m.E. and ME. chuffe, of obscure origin.] A churl or miserly person. Also attrib.a1500 Henr. Fab. 2029.
Thocht we wald thig ȝone verray churlische chuf, He will not gif vs ane hering of his creill c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 290.
Quhen that the chuf wald me chid, with girnand chaftis Ib. lx. 25.
Chuff midding churllis, cuming off cart-fillaris
