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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Derf-,) Darfful, a. [ME. derful (14th c., once), f. Derf,a.] Severe, violent. —1535 Stewart 2338.
The dartis flew lyke fyre out of the flint Darfful and dour
