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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dafrie, n. [Cf. Daff v., Daffing.] Foolishness, folly. —1596 Dalr. II. 125/21.
The bystanders wist not, quhither tha sulde mair meine his dolour, or meruel of his dafrie Ib. 414/2.
Ȝour former deidis ful of gukrie and dafrie
