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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Goffring, vbl. n. [Mod. E. goffering (19th c.). Cf. Gouffer v.] Goffering. Also attrib. with irne. —1593 Edinb. Test. XXV. 115 b.
Tuentie goffring irneis, estimat to vj li. 1600 Treas. Acc. MS. 49 b.
Gevin for goffring of the samin [velvet to line a cloak]
